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MCRP 5-11.1A

MAGTF Aviation Planning Documents

U.S. Marine Corps

PCN 144 000131 00

MCCDC (C 42)27 Nov 2002

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MCRP 5-11.1A

MAGTF AVIATION PLANNING DOCUMENTS

1. For administrative purposes, FMFRP 5-71 is reidentified as MCRP 5-11.1A.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYHeadquarters United States Marine Corps

Washington, DC 20380-1775

FOREWORD

6 July 1995

1. PURPOSE

Fleet Marine Force Reference Publication (FMFRP) 5-71, MAGTF Aviation PlanningDocuments provides examples and samples of the aviation-related annexes, appendixes, tabs,and enclosures normally required in operation plans and orders. Additionally, it identifies theindividuals and agencies responsible for the various tasks associated with the preparation ofeach document. A Document Applicability Guide is provided to help planners determinewhich annexes, appendixes, enclosures, and tabs are pertinent based on the situation.

2. SCOPE

FMFRP 5-71 provides the MAGTF- and ACE-level planners with a reference for preparingaviation planning documents. It is designed to complement FMFM 5-70, MAGTF AviationPlanning, to provide planners with a complete foundation for aviation planning.

3. SUPERSESSION

None.

4. CHANGES

Recommendations for improvements to this manual are invited from commands as well asdirectly from individuals. Forward suggestions using the User Suggestion Form format to—

COMMANDING GENERALDOCTRINE DIVISION (C 42)MARINE CORPS COMBAT DEVELOPMENT COMMAND3300 RUSSELL RD SUITE 318AQUANTICO, VIRGINIA 22134-5021

5. CERTIFICATION

Reviewed and approved this date.

BY DIRECTION OF THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS

C. E. WILHELM Lieutenant General, U.S. Marine Corps Commanding General Marine Corps Combat Development Command Quantico, Virginia

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1. In accordance with the foreword to FMFRP 5-71, which invites individuals to submit suggestions concerning thisFMFM directly to the above addressee, the following unclassified recommendation is forwarded:

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MAGTF Aviation Planning Documents

Table of Contents

PageIntroduction 1

Document Drafting Coordination Guide 3

Document Applicability Guide 17

Samples and Examples ofAnnexes, Appendices, Tabs, and EnclosuresAnnex A (Task Organization) 21Annex B (Intelligence) 23

Appendix 1 (Essential Elements of Information [EEI]) 25Appendix 9 (Helicopter Landing Zone Study) 27Appendix 10 (Surveillance and Reconnaissance Plan) 29

Annex C (Operations) 31Appendix 3 (Electronic Warfare) 33Appendix 6 (Search and Rescue Operations) 35Appendix 7 (Deception) 41Appendix 8 (Rules of Engagement) 43Appendix 11 (Concept of Operations) 45Appendix 12 (Fire Support) 47

Tab A (Air Fire Plan) 49Enclosure 1 (Preplanned Close Air Support) 53Enclosure 2 (Air Target List) 55Enclosure 3 (Air Fire Plan Target Overlay) 57

Tab J (Enemy Air Defenses Plan) 59Appendix 17 (Operations Overlay) 61

Annex D—OmittedAppendix 8 (Concept of Aviation Logistic Support) 63

Tab A (Aircraft Maintenance Provisions for Aviation Logistics Support) 67Tab B (Aviation Supply Provisions for Aviation Logistics Support) 69Tab C (Aviation Ordnance Provisions for Aviation Logistics Support) 71Tab D (Automated Data Processing Provisions for Aviation Logistics Support 73

Annex K (Command and Control Systems) 75Appendix 1 (Communications Security) 77

Annex N (Air Operations) 79Appendix 1 (Air Defense/Antiair Warfare) 83

Tab C (Sector Scramble Procedures) 87Tab D (Air Defense Warning Procedures) 89Tab E (Antiaircraft Missiles and Aircraft Coordination Procedures) 91

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Tab G (Antiaircraft Missiles Instructions) 95Tab J (Data Link/Manual Crosstell Procedures) 97Tab L (Passive Air Defense) 101

Appendix 2 (Offensive Air Support) 103Tab A (Air Control Procedures) 107

Enclosure 1 (Joint Tactical Air Strike Request Form) 109Enclosure 2 (Forward Air Controller Party Instructions) 111Enclosure 3 (CAS Briefing Form) 115

Tab B (Forward Air Controller [Airborne] Procedures) 117Tab C (Battle Damage Assessment Reporting Procedures) 119Tab D (Target Marking for Air Attack) 121Tab E (General Instructions and Safety Procedures) 123

Enclosure 1 (Fire Support Coordination Line) 125Enclosure 2 (Airspace Coordination Area Procedures) 127

Tab F (Air Interdiction and Armed Reconnaissance) 129Enclosure 1 (Air Interdiction Overlay) 131Enclosure 2 (Armed Reconnaissance Route Overlay) 132

Appendix 3 (Assault Support) 135Tab B (Helicopter Control and Procedures) 141Tab C (Assault Support Request Form) 143

Enclosure 1 (Sample Assault Support Request Form) 145Tab H (Helicopter Availability Table) 147Tab J (Heliteam Wave and Serial Assignment Table) 149Tab K (Helicopter Employment and Assault Landing Table) 151Tab L (Helicopter Landing Diagram) 153

Appendix 4 (Reconnaissance and Surveillance Plan) 155Tab A (Joint Tactical Aerial Reconnaissance/Surveillance Request Form) 157Tab B (Air Observation Support Request Form) 161Tab C (Joint Tactical Electronic Warfare Request Form) 163

Appendix 5 (Supplementary Air Operations) 165Appendix 6 (Aircraft Armament) 167

Tab A (Aircraft Ordnance Codes) 169Appendix 7 (Air Control) 171

Tab C (Airspace Control Circuit Diagram) 175Tab E (Entry/Exit Procedures and Orbit Points) 177

Enclosure 1 (Entry/Exit, Control Holding and Orbit Points) 179Tab F (Report In/Out Procedures) 181Tab H (IFF/SIF Procedures) 183Tab K (TAC[A] Procedures) 185

Appendix 8 (Air Communications) 189Appendix 9 (Air Movement Plan/Flight Ferry) 195

Tab B (Air Ferry Schedule) 199Enclosure 1 (Leg I) 201Enclosure 2 (Leg II) 203

Appendix 10 (Aircraft Schedules) 205Tab C (Assault Support) 207

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Appendix 11 (Air Tasking) 209Tab B (Air Tasking Order Format) 211

Annex R (Amphibious Operations) 213Appendix 3 (Landing Plan) 215

Annex Y (Reports) 217Appendix 1 (Recurring Reports) 219

Aviation Estimate of Supportability 221

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DOCUMENT DRAFTING COORDINATION GUIDE

ANNEX A TASK ORGANIZATION MAGTF S-3 GCE, ACE, & G/S-3CSSE S-3s

ANNEX B INTELLIGENCE S-2 S-3 G/S-2

APPENDIX 1 ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS S-2 ALL G/S-2OF INFORMATION

APPENDIX 2 SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE S-2 S/EWCC G/S-2

APPENDIX 3 COUNTERINTELLIGENCE S-2 G/S-2

TAB A COUNTERSIGNS S-2 CI DET G/S-2

TAB B COUNTERINTELLIGENCE S-2 DIA/CI DET G/S-2TARGETS

TAB C PERSONNEL AND S-2 DIA, NIPS G/S-2ORGANIZATION LIST

APPENDIX 4 TARGETING S-2 FSO, SAC G/S-2

TAB A TARGET LIST S-2 S-3, FSC G/S-2(OMITTED IF INCLUDED IN ANNEX C)

APPENDIX 5 HUMAN INTELLIGENCE S-2 CI, ITT, 4TH G/S-2CAG

APPENDIX 6 INTELLIGENCE ESTIMATE S-2 ALL SOURCES G/S-2

APPENDIX 7 WEATHER AND TERRAIN S-2 NIPS, NIC G/S-2

APPENDIX 8 BEACH STUDY S-2 NIPS, N-2 G/S-2

APPENDIX 9 HELICOPTER LANDING ZONE S-2 NIPS, ACE G/S-2STUDY

APPENDIX 10 SURVEILLANCE AND S-2 S-3 RECON ADVRECONNAISSANCE PLAN FORCE

COMMANDS

CONTRIBUTING/COORDINATING MAGTF

DOCUMENT DRAFTER PERSONNEL HQ COG

ANNEX C OPERATIONS GCE S-3 GCE, ACE, & G/S-3CSSE S-3s,MAGTF AOWEO, AO,ARTY

APPENDIX 1 NUCLEAR OPERATIONS MAGTF WEO MAGTF CMDR, WEOMAGTF S-3

APPENDIX 2 NBC OPERATIONS MAGTF WEO CSSE, MAGTF G-4 WEOELEM NBC Os, S-2

APPENDIX 3 ELECTRONIC WARFARE MAGTF EWO ALL S-3s, RADIO G/S-3BN C3CMO

APPENDIX 4 PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS GCE S-3 4TH CIVIL ACTION GP, G/S-3S-2 WASHINGTON, D.C.

APPENDIX 5 SPECIAL OPERATIONS WEO S-3, S-2, N-2 WEO

APPENDIX 6 SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS AO OR ACE ACE S-3/CATF AO(OMITTED IF INCLUDED IN ANNEX N) S-3

APPENDIX 7 DECEPTION GCE S-3 S-2 RADIO AO, G/S-3RADIO BN

TAB A ESTIMATE OF ADVERSARY GCE S-3 S-2 G/S-3

TAB B FRIENDLY ACTIONS GCE S-3 G/S-3

TAB C COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS GCE S-3 S-2 G/S-3

TAB D DECEPTION OBJECTIVES GCE S-3 G/S-3

TAB E EXECUTION SCHEDULE GCE S-3 G/S-3

TAB F MONITORING PROCEDURES GCE S-3 G/S-3

TAB G SECURITY GUIDELINES GCE S-3 S-2/CI G/S-3

TAB H SPECIAL CONCERNS, RISK GCE S-3 S-2 G/S-3AND VALUE ASSESSMENT

APPENDIX 8 RULES OF ENGAGEMENT MAGTF S-3 ELEM S-3s, ACE G/S-3

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APPENDIX 9 RECONNAISSANCE GCE S-3 S-2, RECON ADV FORCEN-2 CMDR

APPENDIX 10 COUNTER C3 GCE S-3 MAGTF S-3, G/S-3ELEM S-3s,CEO

APPENDIX 11 CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS GCE S-3 MAGTF S-3, G/S-3ELEM S-3s

APPENDIX 12 GCE FSC ALL FSCC REPS, G/S-3 (FSO)MEB FSO, ACE,CSSE, ATF REPS

TAB A AIR FIRE PLAN GCE AO ALL FSCC REPS, G/S-3ACE, MEB AO, (MAGTF AIR O) CSSE, CARGRU

TAB B ARTILLERY FIRE PLAN S-3 D/S MAGTF STAFF G/S-3 (FSO)ARTY BN

TAB C NAVAL SURFACE FIRE CATF (SACC) GCE AND MAGTF G/S-3 (FSO, SUPPORT PLAN MAGTF

NSFS O)

TAB D CHEMICAL FIRE PLAN NCWEO ATF AND MAGTF G/S-3 (FSO)STAFF

TAB E TARGET LIST (OMITTED IF CATF (SACC) ATF AND MAGTF G/S-3INCLUDED IN ANNEX B) STAFF

TAB F FIRE SUPPORT COORDINATION GCE FSC ALL FSCC REPs, MAB G/S-3 (FSO)PLAN FSO, ACE, CSSE

TAB G FIRE SUPPORT COMMUNICATION GCE FSC MAGTF COMM Os, G/S-3 (FSO)PLAN FSCC REPs, MAB

CEO, CSSE

TAB H COUNTERMECHANIZED FIRE PLAN GCE FSC FSCC REPs, ARMOR G/S-3 (FSO)REP, G-3/S-3, MAB FSO

TAB J ENEMY AIR DEFENSES PLAN MAGTF SASS GCE, ACE, S-2 G/S-3 (FSO)(AIR O)

APPENDIX 13 COUNTERMECHANIZED PLAN GCE S-3 GCE ENGR O, FSCC, G/S-3MAGTF S-3

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TAB A COUNTERMECHANIZED OVERLAY GCE S-3 GCE ENGR O, FSCC, G/S-3MAGTF S-3

APPENDIX 14 COUNTERATTACK PLAN GCE S-3 MAGTF S-3 G/S-3

TAB A OPERATIONS OVERLAY GCE S-3 MAGTF S-3 G/S-3

TAB B FIRE SUPPORT GCE S-3 MAGTF S-3 G/S-3 (FSO)

APPENDIX 15 GCE ENGR GCE S-3, MAGTF G-3, MAGTF MAGTF G-4, ACE S-3 ENGINEER

APPENDIX 16 OBSTACLE/BARRIER PLAN GCE ENGR MAGTF S-3/S-4, GCE MAGTF S-3, GSC, ACE S-3 ENGINEER

APPENDIX 17 OPERATIONS OVERLAY GCE S-3 MAGTF S-3, ELEM S-3s G/S-3

ANNEX D LOGISTICS/CSS MAGTF S/G-4 MAGTF ELEMENTS G-4

APPENDIX 1 EXTERNAL SUPPORT MAGTF S/G-4 MAGTF ELEMENTS G-4

APPENDIX 2 SUPPLY MAGTF S/G-4 G-4

APPENDIX 3 MAINTENANCE MAGTF S/G-4 ATF STAFF G-4

APPENDIX 4 TRANSPORTATION MAGTF S/G-4 ATF STAFF G-4

APPENDIX 5 ENGINEER MAGTF S/G-4 MAGTF ELEMENTS, G-4(ENGR) ATF STAFF

APPENDIX 6 HEALTH SERVICES MAGTF ATF STAFF, CSSE G-4SURGEON

APPENDIX 7 SERVICES MAGTF S/G-4 ATF STAFF G-4

APPENDIX 8 OTHER (AS REQUIRED)

ANNEX E PERSONNEL MAGTF S/G-1 CATF STAFF G-1

APPENDIX 1 POWs, CIVILIANS, AND MAGTF S/G-1 CSSE G-1OTHER U.S. PERSONNEL

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APPENDIX 2 PROCESSING OF FORMS FOR MAGTF S/G-1 CSSE G-1CAPTURED, MISSING, OR DETAINEDU.S. PERSONNEL

APPENDIX 3 NONCOMBATANT EVACUEES MAGTF G-1 G/S-4, G/S-2, G/S-5 G/S-1

APPENDIX 4 FINANCE AND DISBURSING MAGTF G-1 COMPTROLLER G/S-1

APPENDIX 5 LEGAL MAGTF G-1, JAO, ELEM S-1s G/S-1ELEM S-1

APPENDIX 6 POSTAL AND COURIER SERVICE MAGTF G-1, ELEM S-1s G/S-1ELEM S-1

APPENDIX 7 REPORTS MAGTF G-1, G/A-3, 4, 5 G-1ELEM S-1

ANNEX F PUBLIC AFFAIRS PAO GCE, ACE, CSSE CHIEF OFSTAFF

APPENDIX 1 PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS PAO MAGTF CHIEF OFSTAFF

APPENDIX 2 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS PAO MAGTF CHIEF OFSTAFF

ANNEX G CIVIL AFFAIRS S-5 OR G-3 CATF, CSSE, GCE, G/S-5 OR G/S-3ACE

APPENDIX 1 PUBLIC SAFETY S-5 OR S-3 CSSE G/S-5 OR G/S-3

APPENDIX 2 PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE S-5 OR S-3 CSSE G/S-5 OR G/S-3

APPENDIX 3 INFORMATION EDUCATION S-5 OR S-3 CSSE G/S-5 OR G/S-3

ANNEX H ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES S-4 S-2, S-3 (METRO) G/S-4

ANNEX J COMMAND RELATIONSHIPS MAGTF S-3 MAGTF COS G/S-3

APPENDIX 1 COMMAND RELATIONSHIP DIAGRAM MAGTF S-3 MAGTF COS G/S-3




ANNEX K COMMAND AND CONTROL CEO CEOs, GCE, ACE, CEOSYSTEMS CSSE

APPENDIX 1 COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY CEO CEOs, GCE, ACE, CEOCSSE, N-5

TAB A BEADWINDOW CEO CEOs, GCE, ACE, CEOCSSE, N-5

TAB B GINGERBREAD CEO CEOs, GCE, ACE, CEOCSSE, N-5

TAB C ELECTRONIC PROTECTION (EP) CEO CEOs, GCE, ACE, CEOCSSE, N-5

TAB D CRYPTO MATRIX CEO CEOs, GCE, ACE, CEOCSSE, N-5

APPENDIX 2 C3 PROTECTION CEO, C3CM ALL USERS CEO

APPENDIX 3 COMMUNICATION PLANNING CEO ALL USERS CEO

APPENDIX 4 RADIO CIRCUIT PLAN N-5, CEOs, ACE, CEOGCE, CSSE

TAB A RADIO GUARD CHART CEO FREQ COORDINATOR CEO

TAB B CEO ALL USERS CEO

TAB C DCA/DSC CEO NAVCOMSTA CEO

APPENDIX 5 CALL SIGNS AND ROUTING CEO CEOs, ACE, GCE, CEOCSSE, N-5

APPENDIX 6 INTEGRATED WIRE AND CEO CEOs, ACE, GCE, CEOMULTICHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS CSSE, N-5

TAB A MULTICHANNEL FREQUENCY CEO FREQ COORDINATOR, CEOASSIGNMENTS N-5

TAB B CHANNELIZATION CEO ALL USERS CEO

TAB C MULTICHANNEL CIRCUIT DIAGRAM CEO ALL USERS CEO

TAB D WIRE DIAGRAM CEO ALL USERS CEO

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TAB E TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

APPENDIX 7 VISUAL AND SOUND CEO CEOs, ACE, GCE, CEOCOMMUNICATIONS CSSE, OPS

APPENDIX 8 SYSTEM MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL CEO CEOs, ACE, GCE, CEOCSSE, OPS

APPENDIX 9 COMMAND POST DISPLACEMENT CEO CEOs, ACE, GCE, CEOCSSE, OPS

APPENDIX 10 TACTICAL SATELLITE CEO OPERATIONS, GCE, CEOCOMMUNICATIONS CSSE

APPENDIX 11 CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS CEOs, ACE, GCE, CEOCSSE

APPENDIX 12 COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATIONS CEO CEOs, ACE, GCE, CEOCSSE

APPENDIX 13 SPECIAL MAINTENANCE CEO CEOs, ACE, GCE, CEOPROCEDURES CSSE

APPENDIX 14 MESSENGER SERVICE CEO CEOs, ACE, GCE, CEOCSSE

APPENDIX 15 COMMUNICATIONS CENTER CEO CEOs, ACE, GCE, CEOINSTRUCTIONS CSSE

TAB A AUTODIN CEO ALL USERS CEO

TAB B COMMUNICATION GUARD INSTRUCTIONS CEO ALL USERS CEO

TAB C MINIMIZE CEO ALL USERS CEO

ANNEX L OPERATIONS SECURITY S-3 S-2, COMM O, G-3C3CMO

APPENDIX 1 OPERATIONS SECURITY ESTIMATE G/S-3 G/S-2, COMM O, G/S-3C3CMO

APPENDIX 2 OPERATIONS SECURITY THREAT G/S-3 G/S-2, COMM O, G-3C3CMO




APPENDIX 3 PROTECTIVE MEASURES G/S-3 G/S-2, COMM O, G-3

C3CMO

ANNEX M MAPPING, CHARTING, S-2 N-2 G/S-2AND GEODESY

APPENDIX 1 MAPPING, CHARTING, AND S-2 G/S-3, G/S-2, G/S-4 G/S-2GEODESY REQUIREMENTS APPENDIX 2 MAPPING, CHARTING, AND S-2 G/S-3, G/S-1, G/S-4 G/S-2GEODESY TRANSPORTATION REQQUIREMENTS

ANNEX N AIR OPERATIONS ACE S-3 ATF & MAGTF STAFF G/S-3

APPENDIX 1 AIR DEFENSE/ANTIAIR WARFARE ACE S-3 CSSE, GCE, G/S-3HQ AOs/CATF

TAB A DETAILED CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB B SECTORS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND ACE S-3 CSSE, GCE, G/S-3LOCATIONS OF AAW AGENCIES OVERLAY HQ AOs/CATF

TAB C SECTOR SCRAMBLE PROCEDURES ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB D AIR DEFENSE WARNING PROCEDURES ACE S-3 CSSE, GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB E ANTIAIRCRAFT MISSILES AND AIRCRAFT ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3COORDINATION

TAB F COMBAT AIR PATROL ACE S-3 HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB G ANTIAIRCRAFT MISSILES INSTRUCTIONS ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB H AIRBORNE EARLY WARNING ACE S-3 HQ AOs G/S-3INSTRUCTIONS

TAB J DATA LINK/MANUAL CROSSTELL ACE S-3 HQ AOs G/S-3PROCEDURES

TAB K OFFENSIVE AAW ACE S-3 HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB L PASSIVE AIR DEFENSE ACE S-3 HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB M AAW REPORTS AND CODES ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

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APPENDIX 2 OFFENSIVE AIR SUPPORT ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB A AIR CONTROL PROCEDURES ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB B FORWARD AIR CONTROLLER ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3(AIRBORNE) PROCEDURES

TAB C BATTLE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3REPORTING PROCEDURES

TAB D TARGET MARKING FOR AIR ATTACK ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB E GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3SAFETY PROCEDURES

TAB F AIR INTERDICTION AND ARMED ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3RECONNAISSANCE

APPENDIX 3 ASSAULT SUPPORT ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB A HELICOPTER LANDING ZONES ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3(OVERLAY)

TAB B HELICOPTER CONTROL AND ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3PROCEDURES

TAB C ASSAULT SUPPORT REQUEST FORM ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB D HELICOPTER ESCORT PROCEDURES ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB E COUNTERMECHANIZED PROCEDURES ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB H HELICOPTER AVAILABILITY TABLE ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3)

TAB J HELITEAM WAVE AND SERIAL GCE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3ASSIGNMENT TABLE (OMITTED IF INCLUDEDIN LANDING PLAN)

TAB K HELICOPTER EMPLOYMENT AND GCE S-3, GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3ASSAULT LANDING TABLE (OMITTED IF ACE S-3INCLUDED IN LANDING PLAN)

TAB L HELICOPTER LANDING DIAGRAM ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3(OMITTED IF INCLUDED IN LANDING PLAN)




APPENDIX 4 RECONNAISSANCE AND MAGTF S-2 S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-2

SURVEILLANCE PLAN

TAB A JOINT TACTICAL AERIAL ACE S-2 S-2 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-2RECONNAISSANCE/SURVEILLANCE REQUEST FORM

TAB B AIR OBSERVATION SUPPORT ACE S-2 S-2 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-2REQUEST FORM

TAB C JOINT TACTICAL ELECTRONIC ACE S-2 S-2 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-2WARFARE REQUEST FORM

APPENDIX 5 SUPPLEMENTARY AIR OPERATIONS ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB A AERIAL REFUELING ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB B PASSENGER AND CARGO MOVEMENT ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB C SEARCH AND RESCUE (OMITTED ACE S-3 CGE, HQ AOs, CATF G/S-3IF INCLUDED IN ANNEX C)

APPENDIX 6 AIRCRAFT ARMAMENT ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB A AIRCRAFT ORDNANCE CODES ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB B TARGET/AIRCRAFT LOAD MATRIX ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

APPENDIX 7 AIR CONTROL ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB A AIRSPACE CONTROL ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB B ESTIMATE OF AIR CONTROL AGENCIES ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB C AIRSPACE CONTROL CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB D AIR CONTROL AGENCIES LOCATION ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3OVERLAY

TAB E ENTRY/EXIT PROCEDURES AND ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3AND ORBIT POINTS

TAB F REPORT IN/OUT PROCEDURES ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB G TERMINAL CONTROL PROCEDURES ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB H IFF/SIF PROCEDURES ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

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TAB J AIR TASKING PROCEDURES ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB K TAC(A) PROCEDURES ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB Y REPORTS ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

APPENDIX 8 AIR COMMUNICATIONS ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB A CALLSIGN AND FREQUENCY ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3ASSIGNMENTS

TAB B LOST COMMUNICATIONS PROCEDURES ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

APPENDIX 9 AIR MOVEMENT PLAN/FLIGHT FERRY ACE S-3 HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB A TASK ORGANIZATION ACE S-3 HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB B AIR FERRY SCHEDULE ACE S-3 HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB C MOVEMENT CONTROL ACE S-3 HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB D COMMUNICATIONS ACE S-3 HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB E AIR & SEA RESCUE ACE S-3 HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB Z REPORTS ACE S-3 HQ AOs G/S-3

APPENDIX 10 AIRCRAFT SCHEDULES ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB AAW ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB B OAS ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB C ASSAULT SUPPORT ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB D AIR RECONNAISSANCE ACE S-3 S-2, GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB E SUPPLEMENTARY AIR OPERATIONS ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

APPENDIX 11 AIR TASKING ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB A AIR TASKING PROCESS ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3

TAB B AIR TASKING ORDER FORMAT ACE S-3 GCE, HQ AOs G/S-3




ANNEX R AMPHIBIOUS OPERATIONS GCE S-3 ACE N-3 G/S-3

APPENDIX 1 ADVANCE FORCE OPERATIONS GCE S-3 S-3, RECON G/S-3

APPENDIX 2 EMBARKATION PLAN GCE, ACE, CATF STAFF G/S-4CSSE, S-4

APPENDIX 3 LANDING PLAN GCE S-3 AO AAV

TAB A LANDING DIAGRAM GCE S-3 NAVY

TAB B SERIAL ASSIGNMENT TABLE ELEM S-3s G/S-3

TAB C LANDING CRAFT AND AMPHIBIOUS CO/BTRY CMDR, G/S-3 ASSIGNMENT TABLE BN S-3 (MEU ONLY)

TAB D LANDING SEQUENCE TABLE GCE S-3 MAGTF S-3, N-3 G/S-3

TAB F AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE S-3 AAV COMMANDER G/S-3AVAILABILITY TABLE

TAB G AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLE S-3 AAV COMMANDEREMPLOYMENT TABLE

TAB H HELICOPTER AVAILABILITY TABLE ACE S-3 GCE AO(OMITTED IF INCLUDED IN ANNEX N)

TAB J HELITEAM WAVE AND SERIAL ASSAULT GCE S-3 ACE/NAVYLANDING TABLE (OMITTED IF INCLUDED INANNEX N)

TAB K HELICOPTER EMPLOYMENT AND ASSAULT GCE S-3 ACE/NAVYLANDING TABLE (OMITTED IF INCLUDED INANNEX N)

TAB L HELICOPTER LANDING DIAGRAM ACE S-3 GCE, AO, S-2

APPENDIX 4 REHEARSAL PLAN S-3 GCE, ACE, CSSE S-3 G/S-3

APPENDIX 5 SHIP-TO-SHORE MOVEMENT GCE G/S-3 CATF STAFF G/S-3AGENCIES MAGTF-3, CSSE

APPENDIX 6 ACE CSS OPERATIONS ACE S-4 CSSE G/S-4

ANNEX X EXECUTION CHECKLIST S-3 G/S-3

ANNEX Y REPORTS MAGTF G/S-3 ALL G/S-3

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APPENDIX 1 RECURRING REPORTS

ANNEX Z DISTRIBUTION MAGTF G/S-1 MAGTF G/S-3 G/S-1




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Landing Force Aviation (TG 65.3) MajGen NORMAN 4th Marine Aircraft Wing

MWHS-4(-)(Rein) (TU 65.3.1) Col JERRY MWHS-4(-) Det 2d Dental Co, FMF Det 2d Radio Bn, FMF Det 7th Comm Bn, FMF CI Team No. 8

MACG-48 (TU 65.3.2) Col ROBERT H&HS-48(-) MACS-23 MACS-24 MASS-4 MASS-6 MWCS-48(-) 4th LAAM Bn (-) MATCS-48

MWSG-47 (TU 65.3.3) Col HOWARD HQSDN-47 WES-47 WTS-47

MAG-41 (TU 65.3.4) Col WALT MALS-41(-) VMFA-410 VMFA-411 VMFA-412 VMFA-413 VMGR-234(-)

MAG-42 (TU 65.3.5) Col DAYTON H&MS-42 MABS-42 VMA-421 VMA-422 VMFA(AW)-425 VMFA(AW)-225 Det VMAQ-2


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MAG-43 (TU 65.3.6) Col BRYAN MALS-43(-) VMA-431 VMA-432 VMFA-433 Det VMGR-234

MAG-46 (TU 65.3.7) Col FRED MALS-46 HMM-771 HMM-772 HMM-763 HMH-763 HMH-764 HML/A-765 HMH-766 HML/A-769

MAG-40 (TU 65.3.8) Col LARRY Det MWHS-2 HMM-362(-)(Rein) HMM-363(-) Det HMH-462 Det HML/A-267 Det MAL S-26 VMA-513

SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS: Advance Base Depot, NB ROTA Force Logistics Support Group (TG 65.8) Naval Aircraft Rework Facility, NAS NAPLES Naval Air Station ROTA 21 Air Force (AMC)

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ANNEX B (Intelligence) to OPORD (U)

Ref: (a) Unit SOP for Intelligence (b) Maps, charts, etc.

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1. ( ) SITUATION

a. ( ) Characteristics of Weather and Area of Operations.

(1) ( ) Refer to Appendix 6 (Intelligence Estimate).

b. ( ) Summary of Enemy Situation.

(1) ( ) Refer to Appendix 5 (Human Intelligence).

c. ( ) Estimate of Enemy Capabilities.

(1) ( ) Refer to Appendix 6 (Intelligence Estimate).

2. ( ) MISSION AND CONCEPT OF INTELLIGENCE OPERATIONS

a. ( ) Mission. Specifies the intelligence mission of the command and definesintelligence objectives which will be undertaken in support of the tactical missionof the command.

b. ( ) Concept of Operations. Identifies intelligence agencies which willundertake the objectives stated in the preceding subparagraph. Describes manner ofemployment in general terms.

c. ( ) Intelligence Support Available. Presents intelligence agencies which arenot covered by the SOP (technical intelligence teams, other service intelligenceagencies, etc). Delineates means of obtaining support from, and communicating with,said agencies.

3. ( ) INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES

a. ( ) Refer to reference (a) Unit SOP for Intelligence.

4. ( ) ASSIGNMENT OF INTELLIGENCE TASKS

a. ( ) Orders to subordinate and attached units.

b. ( ) Requests to higher and adjacent units.

c. ( ) Coordinating instructions.


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5. ( ) COMMAND & CONTROL

6. ( ) MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUCTIONS

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APPENDICES:

1 - Essential Elements of Information (EEI) 2 - Signals Intelligence (Omitted) 3 - Counterintelligence (Omitted) 4 - Targeting (Omitted) 5 - Human Intelligence (Omitted) 6 - Intelligence Estimate (Omitted) 7 - Weather and Terrain (Omitted) 8 - Beach Study (Omitted) 9 - Helicopter Landing Zone Study 10 - Surveillance and Reconnaissance Plan


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APPENDIX 1 (Essential Elements of Information [EEI]) to ANNEX B (Intelligence) toOPORD (U)

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1. ( ) GENERAL. This appendix lists detailed EEIs that specifically apply to theplanning and execution of an amphibious operation. The nature of the mission andamphibious objective area promulgated by the initiating directive will influence thedetermination of which EEIs are applicable to a specific operation. Modifications,additions and deletions to these EEIs will be promulgated by the CATF OPLAN asnecessary.

2. ( ) The essential elements of information (EEIs) listed below constitute thebasis for planning an intelligence collection effort:

a. ( ) Prior to D-day. List applicable EEI.

b. ( ) D-day and Thereaft er. List applicable EEI.

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APPENDIX 9 (Helicopter Landing Zone Study) to ANNEX B (Intelligence) toOPORD (U)

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1. ( ) LANDING ZONE MAPLE

a. ( ) Location. Centered at coordinate 957438, 4.5 miles east of Obj 2.

b. ( ) Elevation. 140 feet.

c. ( ) Orientation and Landmarks. The south boundary is 150 yards north of StateRoute 16. The northeast corner is 3,500 yards from Lake RAGTOO on a heading of 2100.The western and eastern edge are flanked by a dense pine forest. Also the easternedge is flanked by the DORAE River.

d. ( ) Size. The landing zone is rectangular, 650 yards east to west, 400 yardswide on the eastern end tapering to 250 yards at the west end. All of the landingzones are usable except for 1,000 square yards covered by pine trees in the westcentral section.

e. ( ) Surface Materials. Fertile soil covered with thick grass. Trafficabilityis excellent except during periods of h eavy rainfall which will considerably impedeoperations of wheeled vehicles.

f. ( ) Obstacles. There are no obstacles to movement of ground forces. The30-foot pine trees in the west central section of the landing zone and the 50-footto 80-foot pine trees located on the west flank and east of the DORAE River areobstacles to helicopter operations.

g. ( ) Slope. 5 degree incline from east to west.

h. ( ) Local Use. Grazing land, normally occupied by cattle.

i. ( ) Exits. State Route 16 is 150 yards from and parallels the south boundary,giving excellent exits to north and south. An exit by foot can be effectedcross-country to the north through sparse scrub growth by foot troops or vehicles.To the west there is a narrow dirt road which leads from the rear of thenorthernmost dwelling to State Route 9, 2.5 miles due west. Exits to the eastrequire bridging for both vehicles and foot troops.

j. ( ) Adjacent Terrain. To the north is a 2 mile belt of scrub pine growthbacked by cultivated land. The area to the west and to the east of the DORAE riveris heavily wooded with 50- to 80-foot pine trees. To the south is a 1-mile belt ofscrub pine growth backed by an extensive swamp area. Hill 379 (Obj 2), 2.5 miles to


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the west, and road junction 197 are the principal critical terrain features in thevicinity.

k. ( ) Prevailing Wind. During May the prevailing wind is from the north, 4 to15 knots.

2. ( ) LANDING ZONE OAK

3. ( ) LANDING ZONE PINE

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APPENDIX 10 (Surveillance and Reconnaissance Plan) to ANNEX B (Intelligence) toOPORD (U)

Ref: (a) NWP 22-4 (b) Maps (to be issued)

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1. ( ) SITUATION

See Annex B, Intelligence.

2. ( ) MISSION

CATF will employ air, ground, and remote sensor reconnaissance and surveillanceassets to support amphibious operations.

3. ( ) EXECUTION

a. ( ) Concept of Operations. Reconnaissance and surveillance tasks will beconducted in support of operations and intelligence gathering efforts as specifiedin this Annex and reference (a).

b. ( ) Tasks

(1) ( ) The Naval Special Warfare Group conducts beach and inlandreconnaissance as tasked in Tab A to this Appendix.

(2) ( ) Landing force reconnaissance units as tasked in Commander, LandingForce (CTF 19) OPLAN.

(3) ( ) Inshore undersea warfare conducts remote sensor operations inaccordance with Tab B to this Appendix.

(4) ( ) The aerial reconnaissance unit conducts ai r visual and aerial imageryreconnaissance in accordance with Tab A to this Appendix.

c. ( ) Coordinating Instructions. Reconnaissance and surveillance requirementswill be forwarded to CATF.

4. ( ) ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS

See basic plan.

5. ( ) COMMAND AND CONTROL

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ANNEX C (Operations) to OPORD (U)

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1. ( ) GENERAL

a. ( ) Purpose. State the purpose of the anne x.

b. ( ) Mission. Refer to the basic plan or order.

c. ( ) Area of Operations. Refer to Appendix 17 (Operations Overlay).

d. ( ) Situation. Refer to the basic plan or order.

2. ( ) CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS

The concept of operations is normally included in the basic order or plan. Thisparagraph, therefore, may simply refer to the basic order or plan. However, iflengthy or detailed, the concept of operations is stated here or as Appendix 11(Concept of Operations).

3. ( ) CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS

a. ( ) Nuclear Operations. State whether or not the employment of nuclearweapons is contemplated. If so, refer to Appendix 1 (Nuclear Operations). If not,Appendix 1 is omitted.

b. ( ) NBC Defense. Refer to Appendix 2 (NBC Operations).

c. ( ) Electronic Warfare. Refer to Appendix 3 (Electronic Warfare).

d. ( ) Psychological Operations. Indicate whether psychological operations areanticipated. If so, refer to Appendix 4 (Psychological Operations). If not, Appendix4 is omitted.

e. ( ) Special Operations. Indicate whether special operations are anticipated.If so, refer to Appendix 5 (Special Operations). If not, Appendix 5 is omitted.

f. ( ) Search and Rescue. Refer to Appendix 6 (Search and Rescue Operations).

g. ( ) Deception. Refer to Appendix 7 (Deception).

h. ( ) Rules of Engagement. Any specific rules of engagement are addressed inthis subparagraph or are included in Appendix 8 (Rules of Engagement).

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j. ( ) Fire Support. Refer to Appendix 12 (Fire Support).

k. ( ) Air Operation and Air Defense. Refer to Annex N (Air Operations).

1. ( ) Amphibious Operations. Refer to Annex R (Amphibious Operations).

m. ( ) Other. Refer to any additional areas, such as the counterattack plan.

n. ( ) Coordinating instructions.

4. ( ) OPERATIONAL CONSTRAINTS

State any constraints to the conduct of operations.

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1 - Nuclear Operations (Omitted) 2 - NBC Operations (Omitted) 3 - Electronic Warfare 4 - Psychological Operations (Omitted) 5 - Special Operations (Omitted) 6 - Search and Rescue Operations 7 - Deception 8 - Rules of Engagement 9 - Reconnaissance (Omitted) 10 - Counter C3 (Omitted) 11 - Concept of Operations 12 - Fire Support 13 - Countermechanized Plan (Omitted) 14 - Counterattack Plan (Omitted) 15 - Breaching Plan (Omitted) 16 - Obstacle/Barrier Plan (Omitted) 17 - Operations Overlay

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APPENDIX 3 (Electronic Warfare) to ANNEX C (Operations) to OPORD (U)

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a. ( ) Enemy. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) for an estimate of thecapabilities, limitations, and vulnerabilities of enemy communications, radar, andEW systems, including the enemy's ability to interfere with the accomplishment ofthe EW mission of the unit issuing the plan or order.

b. ( ) Friendly. Provide a summary of friendly EW facilities, resources andorganizations that may affect EW operations.

c. ( ) Assumptions. State any assumptions on which EW operations are based.

2. ( ) MISSION

State the mission to be accom plished by EW operations in support of the overallmission.

3. ( ) EXECUTION

a. ( ) Concept of Operations. Summarize the scope of EW operations and themethods and resources to be employed.

b. ( ) Tasks. In separate, numbered sub-subparagraphs, assign EW tasks andresponsibilities to each appropriate unit.

c. ( ) Coordinating Instructions. Include instructions applicable to two or moresubordinate units.

4. ( ) GUIDING PRINCIPLES

State or refer to policies, doctrines, and procedures that provide guidance to befollowed for the execution of the plan or order. Describe any EW constraints thatapply to the operation.

5. ( ) SPECIAL MEASURES

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Refer to Annex D (Logistics/CSS). Provid e a statement of the administrative andlogistic requirements for EW. Include instructions for special reporting.

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APPENDIX 6 (Search and Rescue Operations) to ANNEX C (Operations) to OPORD (U)

Ref: (a) CTF 61 OPLAN 9999, OPERATION FLANKER (b) CINCLANT EXERCISE OPLAN 2099 (NOTAL) (c) Combat Search and Rescue Procedures AO 525/90/NWP 19-2/AFR 64-3 (d) National Search and Rescue Manual, FM 20-150/NWP 37/AFM 64-2/CG-308 (e) Navy Search and Rescue (SAR) Manual, NWP 19-1

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1. ( ) SITUATION

Search and rescue operations will be conducted for the rescue and evacuation offriendly personnel in distress. The principal consideration for the successfulconduct of SAR is centralized control. Transfer of airspace control will be inaccordance with reference (a).

a. ( ) Enemy. See Annex B. Within the AOA, the enemy is expected to takehostile action against SAR aircraft. Escort and cover procedures set forth in AnnexN, Appendix 1 will be used.

b. ( ) Friendly. All forces listed in Annex A, reference (a). Reference (b)establishes responsibilities, procedures, and facilities for SAR operations insupport of TRANSLANT.

c. ( ) Definitions. Standard definitions as listed in reference (c) and (d) willbe used.

d. ( ) Assumptions. None

2. ( ) MISSION

CTF-65,3(LFA) assumes SAR responsibility for the landward sector of the AOA whencontrol is passed ashore.

3. ( ) EXECUTION

a. ( ) Concept of Operations. See Annex C.

b. ( ) Concept of SAR Operations. SAR operations will be conducted in accordancewith references (a) through (d) as detailed in the appendix. CTF-61 has the missionto monitor and coordinate SAR operations within the AOA and the seaward sector ofthe JTFOA in order to render aid to persons and property in distress. The CATF'stactical air officer controls all SAR operations for the Officer in Tactical Command(OTC) and is responsible for coordination of SAR operations with other task groupsand task units. LFA helicopters and other rescue facilities may be assigned theresponsibility of implementing SAR operations for the tactical air officer. As


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responsibilities for coordination and control are assigned to the Landing Force(TG-65), the TAC will assume responsibility for SAR operations within the landwardsection of the AOA. The tactical air officer will retain coordination and controlof SAR operations seaward.

c. ( ) Tasks of Subordinate Units

(1) ( ) MAG-46 will conduct SAR missions in support of LFA combat operationsand maintain ready SAR helicopters in appropriate alert status commensurate with thetempo of operations.

(2) ( ) All Marine aircraft groups will provide forces, as available, on a notto interfere with primary mission basis, to assist SAR coordinators in SARoperations. All squadrons are available to be called upon to participate in SARoperations at any time. Therefore, all unit operations officers will be familiarwith standard SAR procedures set forth in references (a) through (e). Aircrewbriefings will include SAR responsibilities, procedures, and supporting SAR forcesavailable during deployment and emp loyment phases of OPERATION FLANKER.

d. ( ) Tasks of Friendly Forces

(1) ( ) Joint Task Force 122 (JTF-122)

(a) ( ) CJTF-122 will establish a joint rescue center (JRC) coordinatingall SAR operations in the JTFOA.

(b) ( ) Establish liaison with SAR subregion coordinators for the exchangeof intelligence and coordination in SAR matters.

(c) ( ) Keep CINCLANT and CINCLANTFLT informed of all SAR mattersoccurring in the Atlantic and Mediterranean that may come under the cognizance ofJTF-122.

(d) ( ) Provide forces, as available, to assist SAR subregion coo rdinatorsin SAR incidents during the operational deployment phase of the amphibious taskforce.

(2) ( ) Amphibious Task Force (TF-61)

(a) ( ) Establish and maintain SAR coordination center in the TACC.

(b) ( ) Initiate SAR procedures for all SAR incidents within the AOA andprovide forces and facilities to the fullest practical extent and requiredcoordination net participation with other agencies or units.

(c) ( ) Conduct SAR missions in support of own combat operations andmaintain ready SAR units in appropriate alert status commensurate within the tempoof operations.

(d) ( ) Retain responsibility for SAR control and coordination within theseaward sector of the AOA after control of other air operations has been passedashore.

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(1) ( ) As defined in reference (a).

(2) ( ) Nothing herein relieves the commander of an independent command orunit of his inherent responsibility for the safety of personnel, aircraft, orvehicles under his command. Independent action by separate units will be reportedto the SAR coordination center (SCC) or the SAR subordin ate commander (SSC).

(3) ( ) Diagrams of SAR responsibilities:

SAR Coordinator (RCC) Norfolk Subregion Fifth Coast Guard Norfolk, Virginia

SAR Coordinator JTFOA JTF-122

SAR Subordinate Commander (SCC) OTC/CTF-61

SAR Mission Coordinator (SMC) Assigned by OTC

SAR Subordinate Commander (SSC) TAC/CTF-65

SAR Mission Coordinator (SMC) Assigned by TACC (Ashore)

SAR On-Scene Commander (OSC) The first ship or aircraft on the scene of incident

(4) ( ) SAR responsibilities for the RCC, SCC, SMC, SSC, and OSC are describedin detail in Appendix 6, Annex C, reference (a).


a. ( ) Administration. See basic plan. This headquarters will provide the TACCand TU operations officers copies of the following:

(1) ( ) Surface/Air SAR Incident Report Form.

(2) ( ) Rescue Report (SAR Form 37-1).

(3) ( ) Situation Report Format (SAR).

(4) ( ) Sample Narrative Form (SAR).

(5) ( ) SAR Mission Coordinator's Check-Off List.

(6) ( ) SAR On-Scene Commander Instructions.

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a. ( ) Command. Command of SAR units remains with the parent authority. Opera-tional control within the search area is exercised by the designated SMC or OSC.Operational cont rol of units enroute to or from a search area will be exercised bythe appropriate TACC.

b. ( ) Control. There are two basic nets/channels for communications within thesearch area. They are the on-scene and the control nets.

(1) ( ) SAR units on-scene use the on-scene channel to communicate amongthemselves. On this channel, the OSC and ships and aircraft assigned to him in hissearch area make assignments and receive their reports.

(2) ( ) The OSC uses the control channel to pass reports to and receive ordersand information from the SMC or shore radio station. On-scene units must not use thecontrol channel for communications among themselves.

(3) ( ) On-scene channel frequencies:

Band Primary Secondary

VHF(V) 123.1MHz 121.SMHz UHF(V) 282.8 MHz 381.8, 383.9, 243.0 MHz SSB(V) 2703.5 kHz 2676.5 kHz VHF/FM 157.15MHz 157.10MH z

(4) ( ) Control channel frequencies

CW/BATT Voice SSB

2690 kHz 2702 kHz 466 kHz 2640 kHz 2104.9 kHz

(5) ( ) Emergency and distress frequencies:

Frequency Emission Authorized Use

2182 kHz V International distress and calling 8364 kHz CW International lifeboat, lifecraft and survival craft 121.5 mHz V Aircraft and ships (SAR and VHF/DF primary) 156.8 mHz V National distress and calling 243.0 mHz V Survival craft and U.S. military aircraft

(6) ( ) Frequency 2182 kHz is the International Maritime Mobile MF Distressfrequency. Frequency 243.0 MHz is the UHF Military Common Emergency frequency.Frequency 121.5 is the International Aeronautical Emergency frequency. Emergencyfrequencies should not be used as on-scene working frequencies unless no otherfrequency is operative.

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APPENDIX 7 (Deception) to ANNEX C (Operations) to OPORD (U)

Ref: List documents and other plans which have a significant bearing on the conductof deception.

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a. ( ) General. Summarize the general situation.

b. ( ) Enemy. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence). Summarize the enemy capability toprevent attainment of the planned objectives, including his ability to conductoffensive operations against friendly forces.

(1) ( ) Access probable enemy appreciation of the situation.

(2) ( ) Provide an assessment of the enemy's intelligence capabilities andeffectiveness to determine the intentions, objectives, and capabilities of friendlyforces supporting the basic plan.

(3) ( ) Provide an assessment of enemy capabilities and operations to usedeception and counter deception against friendly forces, including those affectingU. S. appreciation of the situation.

c. ( ) Friendly. Provide a summary of deception planning resources.

d. ( ) Assumptions. State any assumptions as to friendly or enemy capabilitiesand courses of action that may significantly influence the planning of deceptionoperations.

2. ( ) MISSION

State the mission to be accomplished by deception operations in support of themission undertaken in the basic plan.

3. ( ) EXECUTION

a. ( ) Concept of Operations. State the general concept for the conduct andcontrol of deception.

b. ( ) Tasks. State the deception planning tasks assigned to the deception staffin support of the basic plan.

c. ( ) Objectives. List specific deception objectives required to support statedplanning tasks. Incorporate into a separate tab if necessary.


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d. ( ) Phasing Schedule. Provide a table which shows the time-phasing, normallywith reference to D-day, for the initiation/completion of individual deceptionoperations. Incorporate as a separate tab if necessary. e. ( ) Coordinating Instructions. Provide instructions for coordination withhigher and adjacent headquarters during both plan development and the implementationof plans.

f. ( ) Security. State special access, handling, and security requirements toprotect deception aspects of the basic plan.


Refer to appropriate annexes that provide instructions pertaining to logistic andadministrative support for deception operations.


Describe any special command arrangements necessary for the conduct of deceptionoperations including instructions on the establishment of a task force to carry outdeception operations prior to the initiation of other operations prescribed in thebasic plan.

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APPENDIX 8 (Rules of Engagement) to ANNEX C (Operations) to OPORD (U)

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a. ( ) General. Describe the general situation anticipated at the time ofexecution of the plan or order. Provide all information needed to give subordinateunits accurate insight concerning the rules of engagement.

b. ( ) Enemy. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence). Describe enemy capabilities,tactics, techniques, and probable courses of action that may impact the rules ofengagement.

c. ( ) Assumptions. State any assumptions on which the rules of engagement arebased.

2. ( ) MISSION

Provide a concise statement of the application of the rules of engagement in supportof the mission.

3. ( ) EXECUTION

a. ( ) Concept of Operations. Summarize the intended course of action and statethe application of the rules of engagement.

b. ( ) Tasks. Describe ROE promulgation tasks required of subordinate units.

c. ( ) Coordinating Instructions.


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Provide pertinent data such as identification of friend, foe, or neutral policy anda statement of geographic boundaries or control measures where rules of engagementare applicable.

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APPENDIX 11 (Concept of Operations) to ANNEX C (Operations) to OPORD (U)

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1. ( ) MISSION

State the mission of the force.

2. ( ) CONCEPT

In separate lettered subparagraphs, describe the conduct of the operation in logicalsequence. The sequence used should address major units and the time-phasing of theoperation. In a separate subparagraph, the reserve must be designated and discussed.In the final subparagraph, reference should be made to the operation and overlays.

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APPENDIX 12 (Fire Support) to ANNEX C (Operations) to OPORD (U)

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a. ( ) Enemy Forces. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence).

b. ( ) Friendly Forces. List units providing fire support for the operation.

c. ( ) Attachments and Detachments. Refer to Annex A (Task Organization).

2. ( ) MISSION

Provide a mission statement for fire support elements.

3. ( ) EXECUTION

In separate lettered subparagraphs, restate the concept of operations and assignfire support tasks to all fire support units.

a. ( ) Concept of Operations. Refer to paragraph 3a of the basic order or toAppendix 11 (Concept of Operations).

b. ( ) Air Support

(1) ( ) General

(2) ( ) Allocation/Availability

(3) ( ) Miscellaneous

c. ( ) Artillery Support

(1) ( ) General

(2) ( ) Organization for combat

(3) ( ) Miscellaneous

d. ( ) Naval Surface Fire Support

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(3) ( ) Miscellaneous.

e. ( ) Chemical Support

(1) ( ) General.

(2) ( ) Assignment.

(3) ( ) Miscellaneous.

f. ( ) Nuclear Support. Refer to Appendix 1 (Nuclear Operations).

g. ( ) Fire Support Coordination. R efer to Tab F (Fire Support CoordinationPlan).

h. ( ) Coordinating Instructions.


Refer to Annex D (Logistics/CSS).


a. ( ) Command. State FSCC, DASC, and CP locations.

b. ( ) Control. Refer to Annex K (Command & Control Systems).

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TAB A (Air Fire Plan) to APPENDIX 12 (Fire Support) to ANNEX C (Operations) to OPORD (U)

Ref: (a) 4th MARDIV OPLAN 9999 (U) (b) IV MEF/CTF-65 OPLAN 9999 (U) (c) FMFM 2-7, Fire Support in MAGTF Operations (d) FMFM 5-40, Offensive Air Support

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1. ( ) GENERAL

a. ( ) Purpose. The purpose of this tab is to provide a graphic illustration ofthe preplanned airstrikes scheduled in direct support of the 4th MARDIV scheme ofmaneuver (see reference (a)). This tab also appearsin Appendix 12, Annex C, references (a) and (b), joining similar tabs for artilleryand naval gunfire to reflect the fire plans of all supporting arms within theframework of a single document.

b. ( ) Scope. Enclosures 1 through 3 of this tab reflect all prearranged airfire to be furnished by LFA within the 4th MARDIV area of responsibility on D-day,including on-call and on-station aircraft.

c. ( ) Definitions. Standard definitions as listed in references (c) and (d)will be used. The following are essential:

(1) ( ) Preplanned Air Support. Air support in accordance with a programplanned in advance of operations.

(2) ( ) Prearranged Fire. Fire that is formally planned and executed againsttargets or target areas of known location and is executed during a predeterminedperiod of time.

(3) ( ) On-Call. The term used to signify that a prearranged concentration,airstrike, or final protective fire may be called for.

(4) ( ) Call Mission. A type of air support mission that is not requestedsufficiently in advance of the desired time of execution to permit detailed planningand briefing of pilots prior to take off. Aircraftscheduled for this type of mission are on air, ground, or carrier alert, and arearmed with a prescribed load. Call missions respond to immediate mission requests.

(5) ( ) Area of Operations. The area of operations is that delineated a rea inwhich a commander can deploy his troops (including patrols) and can engage targetswithout specific approval or clearance from higher headquarters. The ground combatelement commander has absolute control of the terrain and airspace encompassed byhis area of operations boundaries. Each area of operations has lateral, rear, andforward boundaries.


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2. ( ) CONCEPT OF AIR FIRE SUPPORT

Landing force aviation (LFA) provides air fire in direct support of 4th MARDIVamphibious assault. Each unit of the ground combat element prepares a plan for airfire support to compliment naval gunfire and artillery fire plans. This planrepresents the ground unit's initial request for air fire support to be delivered inthe ground unit's area of operations. Initial requests are forwarded via the chainof command for analysis modification, approval, and incorporation into the firesupport plan for each succeeding ground unit. Upon approval by the CLF, each groundunit prepares an Air Fire Plan Tab (Tab A, Appendix 12 to Annex C). It includes allpreplanned air strikes to be furnished to that unit from LFA or other air elementssupporting the amphibious task force.

a. ( ) Pre-D-day Air Fire. Landing force (TF-65) requirements for pre-D-day airoperations concern primary intelligence needs and fire support to reduce the enemy'sability to withstand the amphibious assault. LFA (TG-65.3) conducts pre-D-day airoperations in accordance with Tab A, Appendix l, Annex N.

b. ( ) D-day Air Fire. LFA provides air fire in direct support of 4th MARDIV, inaccordance with enclosures (1) through (3).

(1) ( ) Aircraft deliver prearranged fire for pre-H-hour neutralization oflanding beaches and helicopter landing zones.

(2) ( ) Commencing H-hour, conducts close air support by deliveringprearranged fire, both scheduled and on-call, against targets selected fordestruction.

(3) ( ) LFA aircraft scheduled for close air support call missions are listedin enclosure (1) to this tab.

c. ( ) Post-D-day Air Fire. Air fire in direct support of 4th MARDIV inaccordance with Tabs C and D, Appendix l, Annex N and daily ATOs.

d. ( ) Coordinating Instructions

(1) ( ) Pre-H-hour air strikes directed by TAC(A). Airborne forward aircontrollers mark targets as required.

(2) ( ) As terminal controller's become operational ashore, they willoriginate all requests for on-call air strikes within the fire support coordinationline.

(3) ( ) FSCLs as delineated; enclosure (3) to this tab.

(4) ( ) Immediate mission re quests will be received by the TACC, referred tothe fire support coordinator and the supporting arms coordinator. Call missionaircraft will be assigned as appropriate.

(5) ( ) Airspace coordination areas, and general safety procedures as setforth in Tab F, Appendix 2, Annex N.

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a. ( ) Logistics. See Annex D.

b. ( ) Administration

(1) ( ) BDA reports received by TAC(A), FAC(A)'s, and flight leaders will besubmitted in accordance with paragraph 4, Annex N.

(2) ( ) Any changes or modifications to Enclosures (1) through (3) of this tabwill be directed by frag order.


a. ( ) TAC(A) call sign: PLAYBOY.

b. ( ) Terminal controller position marking: red smoke plus mirror signal onrequest.

c. ( ) Code word for mirror signal: EIGHTBALL.

d. ( ) Emergency si gnal to lift airstrike: green star cluster.

e. ( ) Emergency code word to lift airstrike: BEATNIK, acknowledge.

ENCLOSURES:

1 - Preplanned Close Air Support Schedule 2 - Air Target List

3 - Air Fire PlanTarget Overlay


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ENCLOSURE 1 (Preplanned Close Air Support) to TAB A (Air Fire Plan) to APPENDIX 12(Fire Support) to ANNEX C (Operations) to OPORD (U)

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LN # TGT TYPEMSN

AIRCRAFTORDNANCE

TOT/TOS ATKDIR

PULL-OUTDIR

TGTMARK

CNTRLAGNCY

REMARKS

1 AZ0001

PREP VMA FAE H-25 90 DASC BRIEFING ANDCONTROL BY LFAIR

2 AA9001

PREP VMA FAE H-25 40 -DO-

3 AZ9029

CAS VMFAROCKEYE

GROUNDALERTON-CALLH-60 TOH+60

DASC -DO-

4 AZ9031

CAS VMFAROCKEYE

AIRALERTON-CALLH-25 TOH+10

100 DASC -DO-

5 XZ2003

CAS VMA 500GP/RKT/20MM

H-2 HRS 45 RKT TAC(A) TAC(A) MARKSCTR TGT W/RKTS

6 AB3536

CAS VMANAPALM/20MM

H-5 TOH+5

90 WP TERMINALCONTROLLER

NGF MARKS ONREQ FLT LDR

7 AB1261

CAS VMANAPALM/SNAKEYE

H-4 60 YELLOWSMOKE

TERMINALCONTROLLER

ARTY MARKS ONREQ FLT LDR

8 ZX2005

CAS VMA 500GP/RKT/20MM

H-HOUR 70 RKT TAC(A) TAC(A) MARKSCTR TGT W/RKTS


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ENCLOSURE 2 (Air Target List) to TAB A (Air Fire Plan) to Appendix 12 (Fire Support)to ANNEX C (Air Operations) to OPORD (U)

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1 AZ0001

ROCKETLAUNCHER

2660 1790 PTTGT

170/ II-100 HEAVYFOLIAGE

2 AA-90001

INF ASSYAREA

248 128 2000X

1000

180/2000 AO 100 IMMEDIATECASUALTIES

3 AZ9029

INF ASSYAREA

279 1281200 X 800

1200X 800

175/2000 AO-100 IMMEDIATECASUALTIESCONTAMINATED AREA

4 AZ9031

INF ASSY 2590 1350TO 26201350

2300X 500

190/3500 AOO-100 -DO-

5 XZ2003

AA RADARSITE

249 168 PTTGT

140/6500 II-50 IF NOTDESTROYEDBY AIR,NGF WILLATTACK

6 AB3536

TRENCHW/MG

290 116 100 X200

180/500 OP-50 SKED BYNGF

7 AB1261

AW BUNKER 270 115 PTTGT

180/500 AO-100 SKED BYARTY

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FROG 2SITE

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ENCLOSURE 3 (Air Fire Plan Target Overlay) to TAB A (Air Fire Support) to APPEN DIX12 (Fire Support) to ANNEX C (Operations) to OPORD (U)

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FSCL (I MEF)

XZ 2005

AZ 9029

3

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1 5

AZ9031

AB1261

AB3536

AA9001

NFL (1ST MARDIV)

NFL (1ST MARDIV)

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TAB J (Enemy Air Defenses Plan) to APPENDIX 12 (Fire Support) to ANNEX C(Operations) to OPORD (U)

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1. ( ) GENERAL

The FSCC working in conjunction with artillery, mortar and air elements will conductsuppression of enemy air defense (SEAD) fire in support of close air support (CAS)missions during the operation.

2. ( ) CONCEPT

a. ( ) SEAD fires will be conducted in the following manner:

(1) ( ) The terminal controller calls in the joint tactical air request viathe TAR net or the TACP local net.

(2) ( ) The terminal controller will coordinate with the ALO giving him thegrid of the target that needs to be marked, the IP, attack heading and any known airdefense weapons.

(3) ( ) The FSCC will select known air defense targets based on input from theS-2 and other intelligence sources.

(4) ( ) The FSCC will decide which assets will be used to mark the target andwhich will be used for suppression. The artillery liaison officer and/or the 81mmmortar representative will send a flak suppression and mark re quest to theirrespective FDC's. The artillery liaison officer will use the appropriate level firedirection net and state the grid to be marked and the grid(s) to be suppressed.

(5) ( ) Selected air defense targets will be sent to the terminal controllerby the ALO.

(6) ( ) The aircraft will check in with the terminal controller.

(7) ( ) The terminal controller will brief the aircraft giving him the TOT(synchronized clock) or a TTT (time hack). This time is the exact time the TerminalController desires the weapon(s) to hit the target. For this reason, pilots mustadjust their timing to consider weapon time of flight/time of fall.

(8) ( ) The aircraft will "ROGER" the TOT/TTT affirming that he is capable ofdelivering his ordnance on time. If there is insufficient time, the pilot willrequest a new TOT/TTT.

(9) ( ) The terminal controller will pass the TOT/TTT to the ALO.


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(10) ( ) The ALO will alert the FSCC. The artillery liaison officer willcoordinate the TOT/TTT with artillery unit(s).

(11) ( ) Suppression of air defense fires optimally being 5 minutes prior tothe TTT. These fires are a mixture of HE, smoke, and WP.

(12) ( ) The marking round is fired at TTT minus 30 seconds plus the time offlight of the round. The round must impact on or near the air target 30 secondsprior to the TTT, dependent on weather conditions and wind velocity.

(13) ( ) The marking will be a WP round on the target area, with anillumination round 300 meters above the target.

(14) ( ) The aircraft pops up, sees the mark, acquires the target and initiateshis final approach.

(15) ( ) The terminal controller simultaneously identifies the target from themark. The aircraft will announce "wings level" and, if the attack heading isacceptable, the terminal control ler will "clear hot." If the aircraft is not clearedhot in a very few seconds, he will abort the attack on his own.

b. ( ) Aircraft Schedule. See Annex N (Air Operations).

c. ( ) Armament. See Annex N (Air Operations).


a. ( ) Command. See Appendix 12 (Fire Support) to this Annex.

b. ( ) Control. Annex K (Command & Control Systems).

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APPENDIX 17 (Operations Overlay) to ANNEX C (Operations) to OPORD (U)

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APPENDIX 8 (Concept of Aviation Logistic Support) to ANNEX D (Logistics) to OPORD___________________ (U)

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1. MISSION

Provide aviation logistical support for the Aviation Combat Element (ACE).

2. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS

The tactical concept of operations is analyzed in the areas listed below todetermine time periods which have significantly different CSS requirements. a. Period I. D-Day to D+__.

(1) Fly-In Support Package Authorization (FISP). State whether or not HQMCASL has authorized deployment of the FISP.

(2) Peculiar Contingency Support Package (PCSP). State requirement to movePCSP to host MALS.

(3) Level of Support.

(a) Intermediate (I) Level Maintenance Support. Level of I-levelsupport expected during period I.

(b) Aviation Supply Support. Level of supply support expected duringperiod I.

(c) Method of Deployment. Statement of how I-level maintenance andsupply support will be moved to the area of operations.

(d) Follow-on Equipment. Statement of how remain behind capabilitieswill be effected.

(e) Aircraft Battle Damage Repair Teams (ABDR). Statement ofavailability/necessity of depot ABDR teams. (f) Availability of Flight Operations In Support of Deployed Units(FISDUs). Statement of availability and points of origination and entry into areaof operations.


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b. Period II. D+__ to D+__. As above.

c. Period III. D+__ to D+__. As above.

3. PROVISION OF AVIATION LOGISTICS SUPPORT

How aviation logistical support will be provided is described for each of the areaslisted within each period.

a. Period I

(1) Marine Aviation Logistics Squadrons(MALS). Each organic host MALS isdescribed using the following format:

(a) Locations. May be an overlay. (b) Task Organizations and Command Relationships. (c) General Capabilities and Status. See Tabs. (2) Personnel (a) Strengths. Strength of each MALS support element (SE).

b. Period II. As above.

c. Period III. As above.

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A - Aircraft Maintenance Provisions for Aviation Logistics Support B - Aviation Supply Provisions for Aviation Logistics Support C - Aviation Ordnance Provisions for Aviation Logistics Support D - Automated Data Processing Provisions for Aviation Logistics Support DISTRIBUTION: Annex Z (Distribution)


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TAB A Aviation Maintenance Provisions for Aviation Logistics Support to APPENDIX 8(Concept of Aviation Logistics Support) to ANNEX D (Logistics) to OPORD____________________ (U)

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1. GENERAL

The host MALS aircraft maintenance officer (AMO) will coordinate all squadronintermediate and depot maintenance requirements.

2. CONCEPT

a. Period I.

(1) Support Equipment (SE) Availability. A listing of all SE which willbe on-site through Period I is provided. The SE will be supported using a poolconcept, and managed by the MALS AMO.

(2) I Level Support. I level support during Period I will consist ofbattery maintenance, cryogenics, tire and wheel build-up, support equipmentmaintenance, and non-destruct inspection (NDI). All augmenting MALS-Support Elements(MALS-SE) Personnel will consolidate under the host MALS AMO upon arrival.

b. Period II.

(1) SE Availability. An updated listing of SE is provided. The SE willbe provided to users as required on a subcustody basis.

(2) I Level Support. I level support will consist of the full I levelcapability.

3. LOGISTICS AND ADMINISTRATION a. Aircraft Material Readiness Reporting (AMRR). All squadrons will submit anAMRR by 0600 daily to the MALS AMO in the format of ENCLOSURE (1) to this appendix.

b. All requests for planner estimator (P&E) and ABDR team services will besubmitted by the MALS AMO.

c. Squadrons will request authorization to move SE to remote operating sitesfrom the MALS S-3.


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ENCLOSURES:

1 - AMRR Format (Omitted)

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TAB B Aviation Supply Provisions for Aviation Logistics Support to APPENDIX 8(Concept of Aviation Logistics Support) to ANNEX D (Logistics) to OPORD____________________ (U)

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1. GENERAL

The host MALS aviation supply officer (AVNSUPO) will receipt, process, and expediteall squadron and IMA aviation supply requirements.

2. CONCEPT

a. Period I. Supply support will be provided from the FISP and squadron ownedpre-expended bins (PEBs). All augmenting MALS-Support Element (MALS-SE) SupplyPersonnel will consolidate under the host MALS AVNSUPO upon arrival. Pack-up (CSP)inventories and requisitions will be managed using current version of Stand-AloneMaterial Management System (SAMMS). OFC-01 financial accounting will beaccomplished utilizing Aviation Storekeepers Information Tracking (ASKIT) system.OFC-50/09/10 financial accounting will be accomplished by the parent MALS usingreturned deployed SAMMS transactions.

b. Period II. All PCSPs will be consolidated and full supply support underautomated conditions will begin. 3. LOGISTICS AND ADMINISTRATION a. All squadrons will review, update, and return the daily high priorityreport to the ASO by 0500 daily.

b. During phase I, the host MALS AVNSUPO will reconcile all high priorityrequisitions/requirements daily. All other requisitions/ requirements will bereconciled weekly with the parent MALS AVNSUPO.

c. During phase I, all transactions (issues/requisitions) will be transmittedto the parent MALS AVNSUPO daily at 2400 via Streamline Automated LogisticsTransmission System (SALTS). Use of the most economical transmission media isdirected. INMARSAT should be used as a last recourse. d. During phase II, all not carried and not in stock requisitions will betransmitted to the point of entry (FISC _____) daily at 2400 via INMARSAT. Use ofthe most economical transmission media is directed. INMARSAT should be used as alast recourse.


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e. Squadrons requiring pack-ups to support operations in remote areas willsubmit pack-up requests to the MALS S-3 upon notification.

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TAB C Aviation Ordnance Provisions for Aviation Logistics Support to APPENDIX 8(Concept of Aviation Logistics Support) to ANNEX D (Logistics) to OPORD____________________ (U)

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1. GENERAL

The host MALS aviation ordnance officer (OrdO) will provide assembly anddistribution of Class V(A) and distribution of Class V(W) ammunition to allsupported squadrons.

2. CONCEPT

a. Period I.

(1) Aviation Weapons Support Equipment (AWSE). A listing of expected to beon hand is provided. All augmenting MALS-SE AWSE will be consolidated into anordnance pool.

(2) Personnel. All augmenting MALS-SE ordnance personnel will consolidateunder the host MALS OrdO upon arrival.

(3) Ordnance.

(a) A listing of all class V(A) ordnance expected to be on hand.

(b) A listing of all class V(W) ammunition expected to be on hand.

b. Period II. As above regarding signifiant changes.

3. LOGISTICS AND ADMINISTRATION a. All squadrons will provide projected ordnance requirements to the MALS OrdOby _____.


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TAB D Automated Data Processing Provisions for Aviation Logistics Support toAPPENDIX 8 (Concept of Aviation Logistics Support) to ANNEX D (Logistics) to OPORD____________________ (U)

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1. GENERAL

The host MALS aviation supply officer (AVNSUPO) will provide data processing supportto facilitate the execution of aircraft maintenance and supply functions.

2. CONCEPT

a. Period I. All requisitions and accounting will be accomplished vianon-Shipboard Uniform Allowance Data Processing System (non-SUADPS)/Naval AviationLogistics Command Information System (NALCOMIS) systems.

b. Period II. Supply support under automated conditions will begin.

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ANNEX K (Command and Control Systems) to OPORD ______________ (U)

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1. ( ) GENERAL

a. ( ) Purpose. State the purpose of the annex; i.e., to provide guidance forthe conduct of command and control support of the operation.

b. ( ) Situation

(1) ( ) Enemy Forces. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence) and provide specificinformation on the enemy's communication facilities and capabilities, electronicwarfare capability, and the exploitation of those facilitiesand capabilities.

(2) ( ) Friendly Forces. Note higher, adjacent, and/or supporting units orfacilities involved in communications-electronics support of the operation.

(3) ( ) Attachments and Detachments. Refer to Annex A (Task Organization).

(4) ( ) Assumptions. State any assumptions on which communications-electronics planning is based.

2. ( ) MISSION

State the command and control systems mission of the command. Normally thisstatement will include the time communications-electronics agencies will commenceand terminate operations.

3. ( ) EXECUTION

a. ( ) Guiding Principles. Reference appropriate unit SOPs. Outline principlesthat are necessary for coordination and guidance but are not covered in SOPs.Selected policies or procedures contained in the references but which requireemphasis may be included.

b. ( ) Operational Concept. Describe how the entire operati on is visualized froma communications-electronics viewpoint. Particular emphasis is placed on aspects ofthe basic plan which establish communications-electronics requirements,capabilities, and limitations.

c. ( ) Tasks and Responsibilities. Assign, in separate numbered sub-subparagraphs, command and control tasks for the issuing unit and for subordinateunits. In addition, instructions for functional communications-electronics systems


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such as fire support, air defense, and special intelligence communications are alsoset forth.

d. ( ) Special Measures Provide information regarding special measures orprocedures necessary to support the mission, but not set forth in paragraph 3.


Refer to Annex D (Logistics/CSS). Provide a statement of logistic matters thataffect the command and control system of the command. Note administrative matterssignificant to the command and control system mission, as well as reportingrequirements.

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1 - Communications Security 2 - C3 Protection (Omitted) 3 - Communication Planning (Omitted) 4 - Radio Circuit Plan (Omitted) 5 - Call Signs and Routing (Omitted) 6 - Wire and Multichannel Radio Plan (Omitted) 7 - Visual and Sound Communication (Omitted) 8 - System Management and Control (Omitted) 9 - Command Post Displacement (Omitted) 10 - Tactical Satellite Communications (Omitted) 11 - Contingency Communications (Omitted) 12 - Commercial Communications (Omitted) 13 - Special Maintenance Procedures (Omitted) 14 - Messenger Service (Omitted) 15 - Communications Center Instructions (Omitted)


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Ref: (a) FMFM 10-1

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1. ( ) GENERAL

a. ( ) Communications security is the protection resulting from all measuresdesigned to deny unauthorized persons information of value that might be derivedfrom the possession and study of communications. It also includes efforts tomislead unauthorized persons in their interpretations of the results of such astudy. Communications security includes physical, cryptographic, transmission, andemission security.

(1) ( ) Physical Security. That part of communications security concernedwith all physical measures necessary to prevent unauthorized access to equipmentfacilities, material, information, and documents, and to safeguard them againstespionage, sabotage, loss, damage and theft.

(2) ( ) Cryptographic Security. That component of communications securitydealing with the provision of technically sound cryptographic systems and the properuse of authorized codes. It includes the use of cipher devices and machines employedfor encrypting and decrypting messages.

(3) ( ) Transmission Security. That part of communications security whichincludes all mea sures designed to protect transmissions from unauthorizedinterception and exploitation. See Tab A to this Appendix.

(4) ( ) Emission Security. That component of communications security whichresults from all measures taken to deny unauthorized people information of valuederived from analysis of emissions from communications systems.

b. ( ) Responsibility. Communications security is a command responsibility ofthe highest order. It is also the individual responsibility of all personnelutilizing communications.

2. ( ) EXECUTION

a. ( ) Concept of COMSEC Support Operations. Outl ine specific COMSEC supportrequirements.

b. ( ) Tasks. Provide measures to be taken and specific COMSEC tasking for unitsto ensure COMSEC.

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a. ( ) Identify specific COMSEC keying material and systems to be employed insupport of the overall operation.

b. ( ) Provide for control and reporting of compromises of crytomaterial.

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Ref: (a) (b) (c)

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1. ( ) GENERAL

Discuss briefly the overall objective as assigned in the references above. Thisdiscussion should involve some observations concerning the nature of the individualreferences.

a. ( ) Purpose. State the general purpose of the annex-- to outline the specificuses of the aviation elements and control measures needed. Specific individualaviation subjects will be covered in more detail in various appendixes to Annex N.

b. ( ) Mission. State the mission of the aviation unit(s) involved in theoperation, as deduced from the task assignments contained in the higher level OPLANS(references). This statement will be general in nature. Specifics will be containedin the various appendixes.

2. ( ) CONCEPT OF AIR OPERATIONS

This statement is general in nature, but includes the salient points of how thecommander intends to employ aviation. It will dovetail with, and respond to, theoverall OPLAN in its projected activities and sequence of events. A concept ofoperations should always include the broad outline of a commander'sassumptions or intent regarding not only his plans, but generally how he hopes toeffect those plans.

3. ( ) CONDUCT OF AIR OPERATIONS

This statement should introduce the subsequent appendixes, which will provide thedetails the conduct of the air operation. It a lso provides any information that isessential, but doesn't fit in elsewhere. Each of the following subparagraphs (3athrough 3i) should contain a brief statement concerning the operation plan, andrefer the reader to the appropriate appendix for specific information.

a. ( ) Air Defense/AAW.

b. ( ) OAS.

c. ( ) Assault Support.

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e. ( ) Supplementary Air Operations.

f. ( ) Aircraft Armament.

g. ( ) Air Command and Control.

h. ( ) Air Communications.

j. ( ) Air Movement Plan/Flight Ferry.

k. ( ) Aircraft Schedules.

l. ( ) Air Tasking.


a. ( ) Administration. Comments will vary based on the situation but willprobably contain administrative instructions, as well as a reference to Annex Y(Reports). One should keep in mind that this portion of Annex N deals withadministrative matters involving air operations only, and has nothing to do withpersonnel.

b. ( ) Logistics. Some general observations may be in order here concerning thesources of support and logistics chain of supply from user to provider. But thereader should be referred to Annex D (Logistics/CSS) for afull treatment of the subject.


As was the case in paragraph 3, the originator of this paragraph should make anyappropriate general remarks that touch upon the subject matter, but should alsorefer the reader to the appendixes of this annex that deal with the specifics: AirControl, the ATO, and Air Communications.

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Ref: (a) Maps: Koolora, AMS Series V9-75, 1:50,000, Sheets 2540-I, 2640-I, II, III, IV (b) CTF 15 Operation Order 2-7 (c) CTF 13 Operation Order 1-7 (d) FMFM 5-50, Antiair Warfare

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a. ( ) Enemy Forces

(1) ( ) Annex B (Intelligence).

(2) ( ) Current intelligence summaries are issued.

b. ( ) Friendly Forces

(1) ( ) Area air component will support TF 15.

(2) ( ) Attack Carrier Striking Force (TF 13) will cover and support TF15.

(3) ( ) Amphibious Task Force (TF 15) conducts antiair warfare for theamphibious task force enroute to and in the objective area until control is passedashore.

(4) ( ) Annex N (Air Operations).

2. ( ) MISSION

Participate in AAW protection of the amphibious objective area as required by TF 15and be prepared to assume control of AAW operations when directed. The priority forair targets is given to the "Starflyer" and low altitude attack aircraft.

3. ( ) EXECUTION

a. ( ) Concept of Operations. TF 15 provides aircraft, AA missiles, and c ontrolfacilities for the conduct of AAW operations as directed by the CTF 15 until controlis passed ashore. Landing force AAW elements establish the landward extension ofamphibious task force AAW area as rapidly as possible to prevent enemy air frominterfering with operations in objective area. An air surveillance screen withearly warning units lands immediately following assault elements to operatenecessary air control agencies and is followed by the rest of the antiaircraftmissile batteries and aircraft squadrons. Two antiaircraft missile batteries are


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landed as soon as possible to establish vital, destruction, and surveillance areas.When control is passed ashore, CTF 15 assigns to CTF 19 additional means to conductAAW. CTF 19 assigns all AAW means and delegates authority for coordination andcontrol to CTG 19.2.

b. ( ) 5th Marine Aircraft Wing (TG 19.2)

(1) ( ) Provide AAW means for the conduct of AAW operations as directed byCTF IS until control is passed ashore.

(2) ( ) Establish air warning and control facilities ashore in the forcebeachhead. Prepare to assume control of AAW operations on order.

(3) ( ) Establish antiaircraft missile units ashore initially to provideAAW protection for the beaches, and subsequently to provide balanced area protecti onof the vital area.

(4) ( ) Be prepared to provide AAW support of subsequent operations incontiguous areas.

c. ( ) Coordinating Instructions

(1) ( ) AAW procedures: Tab A (Detailed Concept of Operations) andreferences (c), (d), and (e).

(2) ( ) Sectors of responsibility and locations of AAW means overlay: TabB (Sectors of Responsibility and Locations of AAW Agencies Overlay).

(3) ( ) Air raid warnings: Tab C (Sector Scramble Procedures) and Tab D(Air Defense Warning Procedures).

(4) ( ) Antiaircraft missile and aircraft coordinating proced ures: Tab E(Antiaircraft Missiles and Aircraft Coordination Procedures).

(5) ( ) Combat air patrol: Tab F (Combat Air Patrol).

(6) ( ) Antiaircraft missiles instructions: Tab G (Antiaircraft MissilesInstructions).

(7) ( ) AEW instructions: Tab H (Airborne Early Warning Instructions).

(8) ( ) Data link procedures: Tab J (Data Link/Manual CrosstellProcedures).

(9) ( ) Offensive AAW: Tab K (Offensive AAW) and Appendix 2 (Offensive AirSupport).

(10) ( ) Passive air defense: Tab L (Passive Air Defense Measures).

(11) ( ) AAW reports and codes: Tab M (AAW Reports and Codes).

(12) ( ) Air traffic control procedures: Appendix 10 (Aircraft Schedules).

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(13) ( ) Electronic attack, electronic protection, and electronic warfaresupport in accordance with Appendix 3 (Electronic Warfare), Annex C (Operations).

(14) ( ) Aircraft conditions of readiness: Annex N (Air Operations) orreferences (d) or (e).

(15) ( ) The progressive passing of air control ashore will be done in fivephases in accordance with antiair warfare appendix to reference (b) and whendirected by CTF 15.

4. ( ) ADMINISTRATIVE AND LOGISTICS

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a. ( ) Command Relationships

(1) ( ) CTF 15 controls all AAW operations within the task force AAW areauntil control of air operations is passed ashore. CTF 15 is exercised throughKINGMAN (TACC afloat) on automatic gain control (AGC)

(2) ( ) The commander landing force (TF 19) establishes the landward extensionof task force AAW area and assumes command of all AAW operations when control ispassed ashore. Landing force aviation (TG19.2) operates shore-based AAW system underoperational control of CTF 15 until control of air operations is passed ashore.Control then reverts to the commander, landing force (TF 19); landing force aviation(TG 19.2) control exercised through TALLBOY (TACC/TADC ashore) located at 718342.

b. ( ) Control. Annex K (Command and Control Systems), Annex (Communications)to reference (b), and reference (f).

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A - Detailed Concept of Operations (Omitted) B - Sectors of Respons ibility and Locations of AAW Agencies Overlay (Omitted) C - Sector Scramble Procedures D - Air Defense Warning Procedures E - Antiaircraft Missiles and Aircraft Coordination Procedures F - Combat Air Patrol (Omitted) G - Antiaircraft Missiles Instructions H - Airborne Early Warning Instructions (Omitted) J - Data Link/Manual Crosstell Procedures K - Offensive AAW (Omitted) L - Passive Air Defense M - AAW Reports and Codes (Omitted)


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TAB C (Sector Scramble Procedures) to APPENDIX 1 (Air Defense/Antiair Warfare) toANNEX N (Air Operations) to OPORD (U)

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1. ( ) The TACC will have launch authority, however, launch authority may bedelegated to the TAOC for specific missions, periods of time, or unconditionally,depending on the situation. Launch authority may begranted via the daily ATO, voice communications, or message traffic. When a "stripalert" or "on-call" air defense mission is requested or directed, the followingformat will be used:

a. ( ) "Scramble mission number (last four digits)."

b. ( ) "Vector (initial sector) for CAP (name)/Bogey."

c. ( ) "Contact (call sign) on Button (Color Code of Frequency)."

The Flight duty officer (FDO) that launches the mission will report back the time,the mission launched, and any variations from the ATO.

2. ( ) Aircraft based at FOB will receive the scramble order from the FDO. The FDOwill receive the order over the ATC hotline from either the TACC or TAOC.

3. ( ) Aircraft based at LZ Bluebird will receive the scramble order from the FDO,who will receive it from the DASC via a secure voice VHF net between the DASC andthe forward site of the AV-8s.

4. ( ) Aircraft communicating with air control elements will perform action(s)(e.g., investigate, engage, etc.) as directed by the weapons controller/airintercept controllers.

a. ( ) Commands to air control units will be in accordance with the following:

Command Order Action Required

Investigate/Assign Perform all functions necessary to engage the specifiedtarget with fighter/interceptor aircraft. Do not fireair-to-air weapons until target becomes available fordestruction under existing rules of engagement. (NOTE: MACCSTAOC can digitally originate this command, MACCS TACCcannot. TACC receives, processes and forwards command toTAOC.)


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Engage Engage the specified target with intent to destroy.

Cease Engagement Break fighter/interceptor engagement on specified track andprepare to engage another target. Guided missiles in flightcontinue to intercept (Hawk units will break lock unlessmissiles are already in flight).

Hold Fire Emergency order. Stop firing or do not open fire on thetarget specified. This is an emergency order that terminatesthe active engagement. Discontinue intercept. Missiles inflight must be prevented from intercepting designatedraid/track.

Cease Fire Do not fire at specified target. Discontinue intercept.Continue to track. Missiles in flight are permitted tocontinue intercept.

Cover The specified target either is engaged by another weaponssystem or has not yet become a significant threat. Positionfighter/interceptors so as to facilitate engagement ifdirected. Report tracking/lock on/ready to fire to higherauthority.

Heads Up Informs all units that specific target has left the AO, hasnot been successfully destroyed, and has a "heads up" statuson it.

b. ( ) Aircraft experiencing loss of communications with control facilities willbreak off the engagement (exercise only).

c. ( ) Aircraft detected and identified as hostile will be engaged byfighter/missile systems as determined by the appropriate air defense authority.Normally, breakoff fighter interceptors will be accomplished prior to penetration ofestablished missile engagement zones.

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TAB D (Air Defense Warning Procedures) to APPENDIX 1 (Air Defense/Antiair Warfare)to ANNEX N (Air Operations) to OPORD (U)

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1. ( ) PROCEDURES FOR THE DECLARATION OF AIR DEFENSE WARNING CONDITIONS

The declaration of air defense warning conditions will be accomplished using thefollowing procedures:

a. ( ) The ACE commander or his designated representative will establish anddisseminate warning conditions to subordinate air defense commanders via data linkor the appropriate voice net. A subordinate air defense commander may establish ahigher air defense warning condition for his area of responsibility commensuratewith his assessment of the tactical situation. The air defense warnings are definedas follows:

WARNING AUDIO SIGNAL MEANINGRED One long yelping blast

lasting approximately 1minute. (Corresponding NBCsignal is one constanttone).

Attack by enemy aircraft ormissiles is imminent or inprogress. Take cover or evasiveaction, activate aircraftdispersal plans, bring AAW unitsto maximum readiness posture.

YELLOW Three yelping blasts, eachlasting approx 2 seconds(no corresponding NBCsignal).

Attack by enemy aircraft ormissiles is probable. Updat edefensive positions, be preparedto activate emergency dispersalplans, post aircraft lookouts,upgrade AAW units to alertposture.

WHITE Signal will be passed byvoice or data (NBC signalfor all clear is sixblasts, 5 seconds each).

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TAB E (Antiaircraft Missiles and Aircraft Coordination Procedures) to APPENDIX 1(Air Defense/Antiair Warfare to ANNEX N (Air Operations) to OPORD (U)

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1. ( ) Missile Engagement Zone (MEZ)

a. ( ) The MEZ is formed by the area of the 25nm radius circle originating atMCALF Bogue (34 deg 42'N, 77 deg 02'W) extending from the surface to FL400. This MEZwill be divided into two sections, the landward and seaward, with the division alongthe Intracoastal Waterway.

(1) ( ) The landward sectors will normally be in "Weapons Hold" status. Thisdoes not supersede the SAW units right to self-defense. All aircraft should avoidflying a profile that would be indicative of a hostile threat. Flight routes shouldbe planned perpendicular to an imaginary line extending from the aircraft's positionto that of the Hawk and remain in the landward sector.

(2) ( ) The seaward sector will normally be in a "Weapons Free" status. Noaircraft may transit this sector except when experiencing an emergency situationthat requires direct routing to an airbase. In this situation, the aircrew willrequest the TAOC to clear the route with the Hawk unit. NORDO aircraft requiringdirect routing will proceed to the ATO designated "Emergency Hawk Reentry Point" at10,000 MSL, perform the ATO designated turn in holding (starboard or port) and thencontinue directly to the airbase."Emergency Hawk Reentry Points" will be selected from the following list andpublished in the daily ATO:

NAME LAT/LONG NKT CUT ALTITUDEINDIA 34°22'N, 77°20'W 220/40 9,000SWEDEN 34°18N, 77°13'W 210/40 9,000

SCOTLAND 34°17'N, 77°01'W 191/38 9,000AUSTRIA 34°18'N, 76°43'W 185/37 9,000FRANCE 34°22'N, 76°43'W 173/34 9,000EGYPT 34°27'N, 76°38'W 161/30 9,000

Normal traffic will follow the procedures in Appendix 4 (Reconnaissance andSurveillance Plan) to Annex N (Air Operations)

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a. ( ) The JEZ is formed by the radial zones 25 nmi to 35 nmi from MCALF Bogue(34°42'N, 77°02'W).

b. ( ) Engagements within the JEZ will only occur when directed by the TAOC. Inthe event that it becomes necessary to disengage fighters in the pursuit of hostileaircraft, pilots will execute a hard ascending turn to an outbound heading whendirected to disengage by the TAOC.

c. ( ) Aircraft are requested to avoid the seaward sector of this zone unlessunder TAOC control or on the Emergency Hawk Reentry route.

3. ( ) Fighter Engagement Zone (FEZ)

a. ( ) The FEZ begins at the outer boundary of the MEZ and continues to thelimits of the destruction area.

b. ( ) Air defense aircraft guided by radar surveillance units will attemptdestruction of ORANGE attack aircraft in the FEZ. ORANGE escort aircraft aresecondary targets.

c. ( ) Unless the tactical situation dictates otherwise, fighter engagements arebroken off prior to penetrating the MEZ. Aircraft under TAOC control in hot pursuitentering into the JEZ will continue the engagement until directed to terminate bythe TAOC. The TAOC must actively coordinate with Hawk units anytime penetration ofthe seaward sector of the MEZ is contemplated. Hostile aircraft, even though engagedby friendly aircraft, will be engaged within 20 km (12 nmi) of the center of the MEZby SAW fire units unless specifically prohibited by the TAOC.

4. ( ) LAAD

Teams will be positioned to provide point defense of critical facilities, positions,and units in the vital area as designated by the ACE Commander.

5. ( ) Weapon Control Command

Tab B to this appendix defines weapons control commands.

6. ( ) Combat Air Patrol (CAP) Stations

CAPs are established to give the aircrews and air controllers common points ofreference in the hemisphere from which the threat is expected to approach. Missionsmay be assigned a CAP station on the ATO for initial coordination. Once undercontrol of the TAOC, missions may be reassigned stations as the situation develops.Aircraft will orient their orbits to maximize their surveillance capabilities toaugment low-level coverage of their sector.

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NAME LAT/LONG NKT CUT

MIKE 33°57'N, 77°05'W 196/60 ANDY 33°58'N, 77°5l'W 186/56 RONNIE 34°02'N, 76°38'W 174/55 IVAN 34°09'N, 76°26'W 161/51 NATHAN 34°17'N, 76°16'W 148/48 EDDY 34°27'N, 76°10'W 135/45

Air defense aircraft transiting to CAP stations will generally proceed via directrouting to assigned CAP stations with hand-off to Bonnie Sue (TAO C-6) prior toentering W-122. Air defense aircraft arriving will proceed via overland route toWilmington, then to assigned CAP station after handoff to TAOC-6 remaining outsidethe seaward sector of the MEZ. Aircraft will RTB in a similar manner notifyingTAOC-6 at least 10 minutes prior to an ticipated departure time for processing ofreturn flight plan routing.


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TAB G (Anti aircraft Missiles Instructions) to APPENDIX 1 (Air Defense/AntiairWarfare) to ANNEX N (Air Operations) to OPORD (U)

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1. ( ) AIR DEFENSE WEAPONS CONTROL

The following control procedures apply specifically to the type of air defenseweapons system indicated:

2. ( ) SURFACE-TO-AIR

a. Weapons control status within the missile engagement zone will be specifiedand disseminated by the ACE commander or his designated representative. Subordinateair defense commanders may temporarily impose a more restrictive weapons controlstatus on local defense weapons within their assigned areas of responsibility andimmediately notify the TAOC of all local changes in the weapons control status. Eachcommand order that follows indicates the degree of fire control that may be imposedupon fire units in receipt of a valid order (voice of command message).


Weapons Free Air defense weapons fire units may engage any aircraft notpositively identified as friendly in accordance with the rulesof engagement.

Weapons Tight Air defense weapons fire units may engage only those aircraftidentified as hostile in accordance with the rules ofengagement.

Weapons Hold Do not fire except in self-defen se or in response to a formalorder. The "Weapons Hold" status is normally time, area, orunit limited as to class of aircraft protected (e.g., "StingerWeapons Hold, 1600-1700, area AH, jets").

Investigate/Assign Perform all functions necessary to engage the specified target,but do not open fire on target until ordered or until eligiblefor destruction under existing rules of engagement. All unitsexcept MACCS have the same capability for exchange of thiscommand as for engage command. MACCS will not digitallyoriginate this command. MACCS TACC will receive and processthis command but MACCS TAOC will transmit an automatic CANTPROupon receipt.


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Hold Fire Emergency order. Stop firing or do not open fire on the targetspecified. This is an emergency order that terminates theactive engagement. Missiles in-flight must not be permitted tocontinue to intercept the target. Continue to track the target.NOTE: Army missile radars cease tracking the target.Acquisition radar will continue to monitor track.

Cease Fire Do not fire at specified target. Permit missiles in-flight tocontinue to track target. (NOTE: MACCS TACC only receives thisorder digitally. MACCS TAOC will interpret this as "Hold Fire"and destroy missiles in flight.)

Cover The specified target is engaged by another unit or has not yetbecome a significant threat. Assume a posture that will allowengagement of a target if directed. Report tracking/lockedon/ready to fire/bids affirm to higher authority. (NOTE: MACCScan not digitally originate this command. MACCS TAOC wi lltransmit an automatic CANTPRO upon receipt.)

Heads Up Inform all units that the specified target has left the AO, hasnot been successfully destroyed, and has a "heads up" status onit.

(2) ( ) Those SAW units experiencing a loss of communications with higherechelons will revert to autonomous operations and will adhere to the following:

(a) ( ) A ny SAW unit experiencing loss of all communications withauthorized command and control elements is authorized to establish SAW status asdeemed necessary and engage hostile targets.

(b) ( ) Weapons control status will be in accordance with the following:

1. ( ) If in free, revert to tight.

2. ( ) If in tight, remain in tight.

3. ( ) SAFETY

No provision of this document will be construed to violate basic safety practices.All persons are responsible for exercising good judgement to preclude any unsafesituation.

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TAB J (Data Link/Manual Crosstell Procedures) to APPENDIX 1 (Air Defense/AntiairWarfare) to ANNEX N (Air Operations) to OPORD (U)

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1. ( ) GENERAL

The ACE commander will expec t to be provided a real-time display of the tactical airsituation. He will also demand timely situation reports regarding air supportmissions, fighter and missile engagements, hostile aircraft destroyed, missilesexpended, and missiles remaining. It is essential that the flow of information istimely and accurate. Digital data information must be continuous and reliable. Toensure this the operating procedures in this Tab should be adhered to.

2. ( ) DATA LINK PROCEDURES

a. ( ) Unless otherwise directed, establish communications for maintenancecoordination one hour before operator sitdown.

b. ( ) During exercise periods, TAOCs conduct continuous surveillance,identificatio n, and classification of all targets in their sector. Tracks must becontinuously updated with all available information via data link. In particular,the weapons and fuel status of air defense assets must be accurately reported andmaintained on the link. Tanker fuel state will reflect give away fuel in thousandsof pound s (A/C state in hundreds).

c. ( ) Be prepared to conduct link operations on TADIL A or B or both as directedby the interface coordination unit. Loss of a line path to a unit may require thereconfiguration of links to maintain data flow to all participants. Untimelyresponses to requests to establish additional links seriously degrades thecapability for rapid link reconfiguration. Any time a unit experiences a degradationof its link capabilities, it should inform the interface coordination unit and TACCimmediately and note it in the remarks portion of the MACCS status report. (Annex Y[Reports]).

d. ( ) When ATDL-1 is not operational, TAOCs must enter and update fire unitpositions and status. TAOC-6 must also enter DASC position.

e. ( ) The status of fighter and missile fire unit engagements should be clearlyindicated by pairing lines. Successful engagements by fighters or missiles should befollowed by an engagement effective switch action from the TAOC.

f. ( ) TADIL-C. TA0Cs will establish links with all BLUE Marine F/A-18s as theyare entering the air defense sector. Initial vector for the "bogey" will be providedvia data link. The success of TADIL-C will be reported in the daily situation reportby mission number.


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3. ( ) MANUAL CROSSTELL PROCEDURES

a. ( ) Manual crosstell will be passed in Cartesian coordinates between TA0C andHawk. Polar coordinates (in degrees magnetic) will be used between LAAD elements andfrom TAOC to TACC. The following POLAR applies:

POLAR NAME LAT/LONG Coast Guard Statio n "ZEBRA" 34°38'N, 77°06 W

b. ( ) Crosstell Format. Standard crosstell procedures facilitate rapid exchangeof track data among air defense agencies. The following format will be used:

(1) ( ) Track classification (e .g., "Hostile", "Unknown", "Friendly").

(2) ( ) Track designator (e .g., "TK #21").

(3) ( ) Position (e .g., "ZEBRA 140/25").

(4) ( ) Cardinal heading (e .g., "NORTHWEST").

(5) ( ) Raid size (e .g., "one", "few", "many").

(6) ( ) Mode IV (e .g., "positive/negative Mode IV").

4. ( ) COORDINATION

a. ( ) All specific coordinating instructions and link parameters will be passedin the OPORD.

b. ( ) Identification criteria are as follows:

(1) ( ) Friendly Criteria (In Priority)

(a) ( ) All aircraft squawking Mode IV IFF/SIF.

(b) ( ) Aircraft specifically under the control of TAOC and clearedthrough the MEZ or adhering to established flight plans.

(c) ( ) Aircraft flying overland MEZ with appropri ate Mode IV and/or undercontrol of TAOC/DASC.

(d) ( ) Aircraft flying the "Emergency Hawk Reentry" Profile.

(2) ( ) Hostile Criteria (In Priority)

(a) ( ) Not squawking Mode IV, greater than 250 kts and approaching thevital area.

(b) ( ) Aircraft designated hostile by TAOC.

(c) ( ) Aircraft within the MEZ committing a hostile act. (i.e., standoffjammer or a direct threat to an HAWK battery/LAAD element).

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TAB L (Passive Air Defense) to APPENDIX 1 (Air Defense Operations) to ANNEX N (AirOperations) to OPORD (U)

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1. ( ) GENERAL

Units in the I MEF sector will use passive air defense measures to the fullestextent possible to limit the effects of enemy air action. These measures willinclude cover, concealment, camouflage, deception, dispersion, and protectiveconstruction.

2. ( ) CONCEPT

The Headquarters commandant will coordinate all phases of passive air defenseemployment and execution to include evaluation of post attack damage controlreporting readouts. The air defense coordinator's responsibilities will include, butnot be limited to making airborne checks of passive air defense measures,coordinating engineer support, and directing the deception plan.

3. ( ) CONDUCT

a. ( ) 2nd LAAM Bn construct alternate Hawk sites to provide for mobility withinthe vital area.

b. ( ) 2nd LAAM Bn construct dummy Hawk sites.

c. ( ) Squadron commanders will implement and monitor all possible dispersalmeasures.

d. ( ) All aircraft will be fully fueled when left on the flight line.

e. ( ) Where possible after engine run ups or flights, the aircraft will becovered with radiation resistant netting to reduce the IR signature.

f. ( ) Personnel will be thoroughly briefed as to the passive actions to be takenduring each of the air defense alert conditions.

g. ( ) Engineer support will be made available to assist in the construction ofrevetments and shelters as appropriate to afford protection to aircraft duringmaintenance and other periods of downtime.

h. ( ) Employment of aircraft decoys will be done wherever possible.

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4. ( ) LOGISTICS

Annex D will be provided by the engineers.

a. ( ) Netting will be extensive and a continuous effort.

b. ( ) Decoys will be fabricated by all units.

c. ( ) Natural cover and concealment will be maintained.

5. ( ) COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS

a. ( ) Priorities for reporting visual aircraft sightings will be:

(1) ( ) Hostile and unknown aircraft.

(2) ( ) Friendly air defense aircraft.

(3) ( ) Friendly attack aircraft.

(4) ( ) Other friendly military aircraft.

(5) ( ) Friendly civilian aircraft.

(6) ( ) Routine track coordination.

b. ( ) Automated data links will be established to exchange air surveillanceinformation where possible and in accordance with Tab E to this Appendix.

c. ( ) Manual plotting and crosstell information will be used in the event ofdata link failure and between nonautomated systems.

d. ( ) Air defense o perations reports will be submitted in accordance withAppendix 1 to Annex N (omitted) to this OPORD.

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APPENDIX 2 (Offensive Air Support) to ANNEX N (Air Operations) to OPORD (U)

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1. ( ) GENERAL

This appendix addresses the delivery of ordnance against enemy installations,facilities and personnel to directly assist the attainment of MAGTF objectives.

2. ( ) CONCEPT

Delineate concept of offensive air support (numbers of sorties available forpreplanned and alert missions, number of aircraft in normal flight, integration withother fire support means, types of targets to be assigned CAS, etc.)

3. ( ) CONDUCT

a. ( ) Priorities. Address means/methods for establishing priorities inassigning targets to OAS aircraft and in assigning air support to specific units.

b. ( ) Air Requests

(1) ( ) Preplanned. Address method of processing preplanned OAS requests atappropriate level.

(2) ( ) Immediate. Address method for processing immediate OAS requests atthis command level; be it requesting or authorizing and ordering.

c. ( ) Air Control Procedures. In accordance with Tab A to this appendix.

d. ( ) FAC(A) Procedures. In accordance with Tab B to this appendix.

e. ( ) BDA Reporting Procedures. In accordance with Tab C to this appendix.

f. ( ) Target Marking for Air Attack. In accordance with Tab D to this appendix.

g. ( ) Aircraft Alert Status

(1) ( ) Alert Conditions for OAS Aircraft:

CONDITION STATUS ARM AMENT

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h. ( ) Aircraft Armament

(1) ( ) Loads as specified by daily fragmentary orders. Unless otherwisestated, all loads include full internal armament.

(2) ( ) Pilots include numbers of each type of ordnance carried when makingarmament reports.

(3) ( ) Armament codes in accordance with Tab A to Appendix 6 to this annex.

i. ( ) Attack Limitations. Provide specific guidance for air attacks reflectingenemy antiair threat, anticipated weather interference, terrain clearance minimumsfor night operations, etc., as appropriate.


a. ( ) Logistics. Designate source of supply for beacons, laser designators,landing zone marking lights, pane ls, marking smoke, etc., as appropriate.

b. ( ) Administration. Address consolidation and forwarding of preplanned airrequests, BDA reports, etc., as appropriate. Aircraft availability and schedules inaccordance with Appendix 1 to this annex.


a. ( ) Command Relationships. Define authority to request, approve, countermand,modify, and/or divert offensive air support missions. Refer to Annex J.

b. ( ) Control Relationships. Refer to Annex K.

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A - Air Control Procedures B - Forward Air Controller (Airborne) Procedures C - Battle Damage Assessment Reporting Procedures D - Target Marking for Air Attack E - General Instructions and Safety Procedures F - Air Interdiction and Armed Reconnaissance



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1. ( ) GENERAL

Air control procedures are provided for guidance to appropriate agencies in the aircontrol chain. Primary emphasis will be placed on control during the delivery phaseof the evolution.

2. ( ) CONCEPT

a. ( ) Sequencing. Control sequencing will be from DASC to terminal controller(FAC, FAC[A]) back to DASC.

b. ( ) Briefing. Pilots will be briefed on missions by DASC while inbound totarget area utilizing mandatory items for OAS as depicted on Enclosure (1) to Tab Ato this appendix. Remainder of items, as appropriate, will be briefed by theterminal controller. Additionally, FACs and FAC(A)s will brief pilots on windconditions, flight or navigation hazards, and target marking methods, and willrepeat such items briefed by DASC as appropriate.

c. ( ) Orbit Points. Define orbit points for OAS aircraft or refer to Tab C,Appendix 7 to this annex. State agency authorized to clear aircraft from orbit pointto target.

d. ( ) Contact Points. Define position at which mission leader makes initialradio contact with the forward air control ler.

3. ( ) CONDUCT

a. ( ) Target Marking. In accordance with Tab D to this appendix.

b. ( ) Marking Friendly Positions. Friendly positions will be marked by panel,smoke, mirror, light, etc. Under no circumstances will pilots deliver ordnance whenthe position of friendly forces is in question.

c. ( ) Delivery

(1) ( ) Methods. Establish the authority for determining fusing selections,dive angles, number of drops per run, number of runs, etc.

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(3) ( ) Corrections. Delivery correction methods must be defined (normally inmeters on a clock code relative to the run-in line). If the enemy threat dictatesmultiple run-in headings, an alternate must be provided.

d. ( ) Exit Routes. Self-explanatory.


a. ( ) Logistics.

b. ( ) Administration. BDA reports in accordance with Tab C to this appendix.


a. ( ) Command (Annex J)

b. ( ) Control (Annex K)

ENCLOSURES:

l - Joint Tactical Air Strike Request Form 2 - Forward Air Controller Party Instructions 3 - CAS Briefing Forms

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1. ( ) GENERAL

FAC parties serve as extensions of the air control system to advise and assist theground commander on air support operations.

2. ( ) CONCEPT

FAC parties will be employed as instructed by the ground commander.

3. ( ) CONDUCT

a. ( ) Air Requests

(1) ( ) Preplanned. Preplanned requests will be submitted to via using method.

(2) ( ) Immediate. Immediate requests will be submitted directly to the DASCon the TAR net. Battalion, regiment, and division TACP's will monitor and approveby remaining silent and countermand or modify by

(3) ( ) Format. Close air support requests will be submitted in accordancewith the format provided in Enclosure l to Tab A to this appendix. Forms will becompleted in accordance with instructions contained in reference (a).

b. ( ) Armament Codes. Armament codes in accordance with Tab A to Appendix 2 tothis annex will be used for all air support requests and briefings.

c. ( ) Marking Friendly Positions. Ensure that friendly positions/locations areclearly marked as defined in accordance with instructions contained in references(a) and (b) or Tab A to this appendix.

d. ( ) Air Control Procedures. In accordance with Tab A to this appendix.

e. ( ) Target Marking Procedures. In accordance with Tab D to this appendix.

Msn# - Mission Number. The mission number is assigned to a flight by the TACC. Themission number will be used as the flight's call sign.


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Ord - Ordnance Code. The ordnance code denotes what weapons and fuzing are carriedin the flight.

Route. The route is the routing assigned to the flight for the entire mission. Itis given in coded control points.

Abort. The abort code is the single action or word that the FAC or FAC(A) can useto stop ordnance release from an aircraft in the attack. Assuming that the pilothas chosen "Alpha" as the abort authentication codeword, and abort call from aterminal controller would be: "(callsign) abort alpha, abort alpha, abort alpha."

C.P. Call - Contact Point Call Sign. The contact point call sign is the call signfor the agency to be contacted at the contact point.

Freq U/V/H - Frequency UHF, VHF-FM, High Frequency. The frequency is the one to beused for communications at the contact point. A frequency will be given for eachtype of radio the fragged aircraft possesses.

C.P. Code - Contact Point Code. One of three will be given at the contact point:Cont indicates that mission should be continued as planned; Chg indicates there ischange to the basic mission; CNX indicates the need for this mission no longerexists; Other is for other codes applicable to the current tactical situation.

Hdg - Heading. The heading is given in degrees magnetic. It is the heading from theIP to the target. Left or right (L/R) indicates offset direction if restrictionexists. The offset direction indicates the side of the IPto target line on which the attack aircraft is cleared to maneuver/position himselfto attack.

Dist - Distance. The distance is from the IP to a point on the target. The distanceis always given in nautical miles (nmi) down to tenths. For example, 12.3 nmi wouldbe spoken as "Twelve Point Three".

Tgt Elev - Target Evaluation. The target elevation is always in feet above mean sealevel (ft. MSL).

Tgt Desc. - Target Description. The target description is brief and general. Itsfunction is to help the pilot anticipate visual cues for target acquisition.

Mark. The type of mark that will be given, be it smoke, photo, flash or laser. If acode or color is to be incorporated it will be given.

Friendlies. The friendly position will be given in ca rdinal headings from thetarget (north, south, east, west). The distance of friendlies from the target willbe given in meters.

Threat/Hazard/Weather. Any known enemy antiair weapons that can possibly engagefriendly attack aircraft during the course of the mission. Any known friendly fireor terrain features that may limit the attack. Target winds and altimeter settingif known.

TOT - Time On Target. TOT is the time, local, assigne d to the flight to have bombson target in a no communications environment. Because of ease of coordination of

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mark and other supporting fires when operating on a universal clock, TOT is thepreferred method over TTT.

Time to Target (TTT). The number of minutes and seconds to ordnance on target. Whencommunication is available, this ensures the necessary coordination between the FACand the strike aircraft. This time is given by the FAC so that he may ensure propercoordination with other supporting arms/ground elements, and be in position to markthe target. The time is followed by the word "MARK" to ensure time synchronizationbetween the terminal controller and the strike aircraft. If the time given by theFAC cannot be met, the flight leader must respond with earliest time capable ofordnance delivery. The FAC must then initiate another time to target hack. It isunderstood that the terminal controller is responsible to have the mark on target20-30 seconds prior to the bombs on target time. For example: The FAC says "eightplus three zero, mark". If unacceptable, the flight leader says "negative, ten pluszero minimum". The FAC then reexamines the situation and says "eleven plus two zero,mark". The flight leader says "Roger".


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ENCLOSURE 3 (CAS Briefing Form) to TAB A (Tactical Air Control Pro cedures) toAPPENDIX 2 (Offensive Air Support) to ANNEX N (Air Operations) to OPORD (U)

Ref:

Time Zone: MSN # __________________ ORD ____________________ ROUTE ____________________________________________ EN ROUTE FREQ ____________________________________ MSN CODES: CONTINUE __________ CHANGE _________ CANCEL ____________ ABORT __________ CONTACT POINT: CP ______ /CONTROLLER CALL SIGN _________/FREQ____ __________________________________________________ 1. IP/AP _________________________________________ 2. HDG _____________ Deg MAG: OFFSET L/R 3. DISTANCE ______________________________________ 4. TGT ELEVATION _________________________________ 5. TGT DESCRIPTION _______________________________ 6. TGT LOCATION __________________________________ 7. MARK TYPE _______________ CODE _____________ 8. FRIENDLIES ____________________________________ 9. EGRESS ________________________________________ 10. BCN-TGT _____ Deg MAG BCN GRID _____/_____ 11. BCN-TGT _____ METERS TGT GRID _____/_____ 12. BCN ELEVATION __________________________ FT MSL REMARKS: TOT/TTT ______________________________________(MIN)


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TAB B (Forward Air Controller [Airborne] Procedures) to APPENDIX 2 (Offensive AirSupport) to ANNEX N (Air Operations) to OPORD (U)

Ref: (a) FMFM 5-40 (b) FMFM 5-30

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1. ( ) GENERAL

FACs serve as extensions of the air control system to control air strikes in supportof the ground commander. They may also control artillery and naval gunfire ifconditions warrant such assistance.

2. ( ) CONCEPT

FAC(A)s employment to be outlined. Normally, they shall be used to assist the TACP'sin controlling airstrikes against targets that cannot be observed by ground FACs.They may also serve as extensions of the TACC in the control of airstrikes beyondthe FSCL. Numbers airborne and range of operations must be outlined.

3. ( ) CONDUCT

a. ( ) Air Requests. Air requests generated by FAC(A)s will normally beimmediate requests. Although FAC(A)s may control both immediate and preplannedmissions, preplanned requests are normally generated from the analysis of the FAC(A)debrief rather than direct requests submitted by the FAC(A).

(1) ( ) Priorities. Establish guidance for the assignment of priorities toair requests submitted by FAC(A)s.

(2) ( ) Submission. Establish method of submitting immediate air requests byFAC(A)s (normally through DASC if in direct support of GCE.

(3) ( ) Format. Offensive air support requests will be submitted inaccordance with the format provided in Enclosure l to Tab A to this appendix. Formswill be completed in accordance with the instructions contained in reference (a).

b. ( ) Armament Codes. Armament codes in accordance with Tab A to Appendix 6 tothis Annex will be used for all air support requests and briefings.

c. ( ) Marking Friendly Positions. Ensure that friendly positions/locations areclearly marked in accordance with instructions contained in references (a) and (b)or Tab A to this Appendix. If targets are greater than meters from nearest friendlypositions, then friendly positions need not be specifically defined or marked.


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d. ( ) Air Control Procedures. In accordance with Tab A to this Appendix.

e. ( ) Target Marking Procedures. In accordance with Tab A to this Appendix.

f. ( ) BDA Reporting Procedures. In accordance with Tab C to this Appendix.

g. ( ) Air Raid Warnings. Monitor TAR net for air defense warning conditions.(Local action and dissemination of information in accordance with Appendix 1 [AAW]to Annex N [Air Operations]).

h. ( ) Coordinating Instructions

(1) ( ) External. Fire support coordination will be in accordance with Tab Fto Appendix 2 to this Annex.

(2) ( ) Internal. Ground commander provides instructions for coordina tion ofhis air fire support with his organic weapons such as mortars, etc.



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TAB C (Battle Damage Assessment Reporting Procedures) to APPENDIX 2 (Offensive AirSupport) to ANNEX N (Air Operations) to OPORD (U

Ref:

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1. ( ) GENERAL

BDA reports will be made in conjunction with all OAS missions to provide a means ofassessing the need for additional fire on the target.

2. ( ) CONCEPT

BDA reports will be provided by the terminal controller to the flight leader foreach close air support mission. The flight leader, in turn, provides the report tothe appropriate air control agency (DASC or TACC) as required. In the case of DAS(no terminal controller), BDA will be provided by the flight leader.

3. ( ) CONDUCT

a. ( ) Evaluation. Upon completion of air strikes, controllers/flight leaderswill make evaluations of damage inflicted on enemy forces.

b. ( ) Reporting

(1) ( ) By terminal controllers. (Prescribe report channels for each, i.e., topilots, DASC, TACC, ground commander, etc).

c. ( ) Items Reported. Each report will evaluate or identify the following: (1) ( ) Target (number, coordinates, and type).

(2) ( ) Time (on and off target).

(3) ( ) Ordnance expended. Self-explanatory.

(4) ( ) Target damage. (Completely/partially destroyed/neutralized, unknown,etc.. Terms t o be utilized must be defined herein).

(5) ( ) Enemy action. (None to heavy, type weapons, ground or air, etc..Terms to be utilized must be defined herein).

(6) ( ) Remarks. Self-explanatory.


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TAB D (Target Marking for Air Attack) to APPENDIX 2 (Offensive Air Support) to ANNEXN (Air Operations) to OPORD (U)

Ref:

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1. ( ) GENERAL

Target marking for air attack is necessary to ensure accuracy of delivery and safetyof friendly forces.

2. ( ) CONCEPT

Define the concept for the marking of close air support targets. The methods andtiming outlined must re cognize the enemy threat and reaction capabilities as well asthe means available to friendly forces.

3. ( ) CONDUCT

a. ( ) Target Designation

(1) ( ) Map Coordinates. Give degree of coordinates (8-digit) definitionrequired, maximum safe distance from friendly forces for use of this method, etc.

(2) ( ) Geographic Location. Distance and direction from a known landmark ornatural feature, also called reference point method. Define limits for this typecontrol.

(3) ( ) Panel Method. Panels displayed in a "T" aligned with the target alongthe run-in line so that the pilot overflies panels on run-in to target. Definedimensions and/or restrictions to use.

(4) ( ) Observing and Directing. FAC "talking pilot in." This involvescorrections in the run-in to target.

b. ( ) Target Marking

(1) ( ) Artillery. Define types of marking methods and request procedures.

(2) ( ) Naval Surface Fire Support. Define types of marking methods andrequest procedures.

(3) ( ) Air. Define types of marking to be used.

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(5) ( ) Tanks. Define types of marking methods and request procedures (ofparticular importance in motorized/mechanized operations).

(6) ( ) Machine Guns. Intersecting fires of particular value in dusk or nightoperations. Define methods to be used.

(7) ( ) Illumination. Define types of illumination to be used and requestprocedures.

(8) ( ) Laser Designation. In accordance with Enclosure 1 to this Tab.

c. ( ) Coordination. Define coordination of marking means with air supportaircraft to ensure safety.


a. ( ) Logistics.

b. ( ) Administration.


a. ( ) Command. Annex J.

b. ( ) Control. Annex K.

ENCLOSURES:

1 - Laser Designator Instructions (Omitted).

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Copy No.___ of___ copiesISSUING HEADQUARTERSPLACE OF ISSUEDate/time groupMessage reference numbe r

TAB E (General Instructions and Safety Procedures) to APPENDIX 2 (Offensive AirSupport) to ANNEX N (Air Operations) to OPORD (U)

Ref: (a) FMFM 5-2 Series, Joint Munitions Effectiveness Manuals

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1. ( ) GENERAL

Coordination of fire support means is a necessity to preserve assets and provide forthe safety of friendly forces, thus enabling the massing of firepower effectivelyand efficiently.

2. ( ) CONCEPT

Offensive air support must be coordinated with other fires; not only for safetypurposes but also to ensure the proper application of sufficient force withoutpiecemealing fires on a given target or over expending ordnance.

3. ( ) CONDUCT

a. ( ) Target Evaluation. Evaluation of the target to establish requirements forthe amount of ordnance required should be conducted in accordance with appropriateJMEMs (reference [a]).

b. ( ) Altitude Separation. Define any altitude restrictions or separations tobe used by aircraft en route within the target areas (must be coordinated withguidance provided to helicopters, FAC[A] aircraft, etc).

c. ( ) Route Separations. Define route restrictions or separations to be used byaircraft en route within the target areas.

d. ( ) BINGO Requirements. Identify BINGO fields and fuel for OAS and FAC(A)aircraft as appropriate.

e. ( ) Weather. Provide instructions on adjustments to be made for weatherfactors, such as criteria for changing to armament for low-level delivery,penetration, and departure procedures, etc.

f. ( ) Troop Safety. Establish criteria for closest pr oximity to friendly troopsfor the delivery of each type of ordnance.

g. ( ) Fire Support Coordination. B riefly recap methods to be used forcoordination by appropriate agencies within the command (TACP, FAC(A), DASC, etc).to resolve potential or actual fire support (to include mortars) conflicts. Firesupport coordination line for initial stages of operation is shown in Enclosure 1 ofthis Tab. Airspace coordination area guidance for pilots and air controllers iscontained in Enclosure 2 to this Tab.


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ENCLOSURES:

1 - Fire Support Coordinat ion Line 2 - Airspace Coordination Area Procedures

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Copy No.___ of___ c opiesISSUING HEADQUARTERSPLACE OF ISSUEDate/time groupMessage reference number

ENCLOSURE 1 (Fire Support Coordination Line) to TAB E (General Instructions andSafety Procedures) to APPENDIX 2 (Offensive Air Support) to ANNEX N (Air Operations)to OPORD (U)

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1. ( ) GENERAL

The fire support coordination line (FSCL) is a line established by the appropriateground commander to ensure coordination of fire not under the commander's controlbut which may affect current tactical operations. It is used to coordinate fires ofair, ground, or sea weapons systems using any type of ammunition against surfacetargets.

2. ( ) CONCEPT

The FSCL should follow well-defined terrain features. The establishment of the FSCLmust be coordinated with the appropriate tactical air commander and other supportingelements. Supporting elements may attack targets forward of the FSCL without priorcoordination with the ground force commander provided the attack will not produceadverse surface effects on or to the rear of the line. Attacks against surfacetargets behind this line must be coordinated with the appropriate ground forcecommander.

3. ( ) CONDUCT

a. ( ) Prescribing the FSCL. Describe the means for establishing the FSCL andfor disseminating the trace of the FSCL.

b. ( ) Trace of the FSCL. The trace of the FSCL will be defined for each daythat aircraft schedules are published in Appendix 10 to this annex. (The traceshould be descriptive and easily transferable to maps used in the cockpit. Thus, itwill read "from coordinates NE along Swamp River to the bridge at coordinates henceN along Highway 100 to the railroad/highway junction at coordinates, continuing Walong the railway to the rail tunnel at coordinates then SW along the ridge lineterminating at coordinates). The hour at which the new trace is to become effectivemust also be indicated.

(1) ( ) Pre-D-day.

(2) ( ) D-day.

(3) ( ) D+1.

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c. ( ) Coordination. Coordination instructions are to be written (for theappropriate command issuing this enclosure) to define the means by which air attacksconducted short of the FSCL will be coordinated with the ground commander and othersupporting arms.

(1) ( ) Air-ground coordination.

(2) ( ) Air-artillery coordination.

(3) ( ) Air-NGF coordination.

4. ( ) LOGISTICS AND ADMINISTRAT ION

a. ( ) Logistics.



a. ( ) Command.

b. ( ) Control.

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ENCLOSURE 2 (Airspace Coordination Area Procedures) to TAB E (General Instructionsand Safety Procedures) to APPENDIX 2 (Offensive Air Support) to ANNEX N (AirOperations) to OPORD (U)

Ref:

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1. ( ) GENERAL

Airspace coordination areas (ACAs) are safety measures for friendly aircraftestablished in areas that are reasonably safe from friendly surface-delivered fires.

2. ( ) CONCEPT

Define the conceptual use of the airspace coordination areas.

3. ( ) CONDUCT

a. ( ) Establishment. Define the authority, means, and method for establishingthe ACAs.

(1) ( ) Authority. Who will establish. Who will advise.

(2) ( ) Means. The ACAs will be put into effect and disseminated by (normallythe FSCC).

(3) ( ) Method. Describe the method to be used to establish these safetymeasures. A helicopter lane may become incorporated as a formal ACA when in use.However, the size will be enlarged if the operational concept includes fixed-wingaircraft as escorts for the helicopter assault aircraft. In all cases, the methodsmust provide for ease of identification by the pilots in the cockpit enabling themto stay within or outside of the prescribed area. For formal ACAs, entry and exitconsiderations must be part of the plan. Informal ACAs, likewise, must provideeasily identifiable terrain features for the aircrew.

b. ( ) Control. The agency controlling the affected areas (normally the same asthat agency used as the means for establishing them) must be given (or give)guidance as to the times the prescribed restrictions are effective and how this willbe incorporated into the air operations of landing force aviation.

c. ( ) Coordination. The details of coordination between concerned agencies andthe aircraft, artillery, NGF, and other affected fire support means must bedelineated.


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a. ( ) Logistics.



a. ( ) Command.

b. ( ) Control.

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TAB F (Air Interdiction and Armed Reconnaissance) to APPENDIX 2 (Offensive AirSupport) to ANNEX N (Air Operations) to OPORD (U)

Ref: As appropriate

Time Zone:

1. ( ) AIR INTERDICTION

In keeping with the purpose and concept of interdiction, a plan is likely to beformulated that will employ the deep strike capability of aircraft. Rail lines,roads, bridges, or any of the lines of communication that connect the AOA withpotential supply areas will probably need to be interdicted. Assignments of aircraftand armament will be in response to the target and perhaps its location, and canonly be determined when the specifics of a situation are known. This section willdiscuss situation-specific considerations and instructions for the conduct of airinterdiction missions in support of the operation, and complement the airinterdiction overlay.

2. ( ) ARMED RECONNAISSANCE The purpose of armed reconnaissance is to locate and attack targets of opportunityin assigned general areas or along communication routes. Additionally, use fulintelligence can be obtained from the aircrews who fly these missions. This sectionprovides information to guide the conduct of armed reconnaissance missions for theoperation. It is also complemented by the armed reconnaissance overlay.

ENCLOSURES:

1 - Air Interdiction Overlay 2 - Armed Reconnaissance Route Overlay


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ENCLOSURE 1 (Air Interdiction Overlay) to TAB F (Air Interdiction and ArmedReconnaissance), to APPENDIX 2 (Offensive Air Support), to ANNEX N (Air Operations)to OPORD (U)

Ref:

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1. ( ) This paragraph and any subsequent subparagraphs will contain a briefdiscussion of the interdiction mission to be flown as well as introduce and describethe interdiction overlay that will be attached. The overlay itself will show routesto be flown, points of interdiction, the location of any friendly forces in thearea, and the location of any known potential threats to the aircraft and crew.


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ENCLOSURE 2 (Armed Reconnaissance Route Overlay), to TAB F (Interdiction and ArmedReconnaissance), to APPENDIX 2 (Offensive Air Support), to ANNEX N (Air Operations)to OPORD (U)

Ref: As appropriate

Time Zone:

1. ( ) This and any necessary subsequent paragraphs will contain a brief discussionof the armed reconna issance mission to be flown as well as an introduction anddescription of the armed reconnaissance route overlay that will be attached. Theoverlay itself will show the routes to be flown, the targets that the air crew mightexpect to encounter, the position(s) of any friendly forces, the area, and thelocation of any known potential threat to the aircraft/aircrew.


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APPENDIX 3 (Assault Support) to ANNEX N (Air Operations) of OPORD (U)

Ref:

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1. ( ) GENERAL

a. ( ) The employment of helicopters, based on landing force requirements, willinclude command and control, assault escort, troop/logistics lifts, reconnaissance,search and rescue (SAR), medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) reconnaissance teaminsert/extract, and TAC(A) support.

b. ( ) Helicopters supporting this operation will operate initially from assignedshipping and will be prepared to phase ashore as directed.

c. ( ) Strict adherence to air control instructions and assigned routes will bemaintained.

d. ( ) Helicopters will operate, to the greatest extent possible, in formationsthat provide mutual support and SAR coverage.

2. ( ) AIR AOA/GEOGRAPHIC REFERENCE POINTS

a. ( ) The Air area of operations (Air AOA) is described in Appendix I, Annex Cof this order.

3. ( ) ASSAULT HELICOPTERS

a. ( ) Assault helicopters, especially those unescorted, will re main insufficient proximity of each other so as to be capable of providing mutuallysupporting suppressive fire.

b. ( ) Escorted helicopters receiving ground fire will so state, and afteridentifying their position in the flight will identify targets for escort aircraft.Targets will be identified by reference to clock code and distance, predominantterrain feature, or by any other clear, expeditious means.

4. ( ) COMMAND AND CONTROL HELICOPTERS

a. ( ) UH-1N helicopters will be utilized in the command and control mission tothe greatest extent possible.

5. ( ) ARMED ESCORT HELICOPTERS

a. ( ) Armed escort helicopters are not considered a means of fire support buthave the primary mission of ground fire suppression for escorted helicopters.


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b. ( ) TOW-equipped COBRA helicopters and other gunships may be assignedfire-support missions unrelated to helicopter escort.

c. ( ) Armed escort helicopters may attack targets designated by the controllingagencies, the assault plan, friendly elements or escorted assault helicopters.Coordination will be effected by the escort leader with the HDC/DASC and affectedfriendly ground element prior to firing.

d. ( ) Targets of opportunity will be coordinated with the a ffected/responsibleground commander and the HDC/DASC prior to opening fire.

e. ( ) Appropriately designated escort helicopter pilots may perform TAC(A)functions. Non-TAC(A) designated pilots will not control CAS strikes except intactical emergencies.

f. ( ) When assigned as primary, the mission of the helicopter escort isparamount.

6. ( ) SAR/MEDEVAC HELICOPTERS

a. ( ) SAR/MEDEVAC procedures will be in accordance with 2d MAW SOP. Althoughdedicated SAR/MEDEVAC aircraft will always be on alert or airborne, all pilots willbe prepared to perform SAR/MEDEVAC missions at any time.

7. ( ) ALERT CONDITIONS:

a. ( ) Condition 1: 5 minutes

b. ( ) Condition 2: 15 minutes

c. ( ) Condition 3: 30 minutes

d. ( ) Condit ion 4: 60 minutes

8. ( ) HELICOPTER AVAILABILITY

a. ( ) Tab H of this appendix lists helicopter availability.

9. ( ) CONTROL MEASURES

a. ( ) Reference (a) lists the following control ships:

Primary Control Ship-USS MOUNT WHITNEY (LCC-20) Alternate Control Ship-USS TARAWA (LHA-1) Primary HDC-USS TARAWA (LHA-1) Alternate HDC-USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) Primary MEDEVAC Recovery Ship (1)-USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) Primary MEDEVAC Recovery Ship (2)-USS GUADALCANAL (LPH-7)

b. ( ) HDC will control all helicopter operations while air control is afloat.Aircraft inbound to the land OA will be handed off to the DASC at the waverendezvous point while air control is ashore. Aircraft approaching ship's controlareas will be passed to a land/launch frequency.

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c. ( ) Ship's control area is defined by a 5- mile radius from the ship up to butnot including 2,000 feet above the surface.

10. ( ) APPROACH AND RETIREMENT PROCEDURES

a. ( ) Routes and Reference Points

(1) ( ) Tab L of this appendix depicts the helicopter approach and retirementlanes.

(2) ( ) Designated helicopter lanes are 1,000 meters wide. All aircraft areexpected to fly well to the right of the route centerline.

b. ( ) Landing Zones

(1) ( ) Tab A of this appendix lists the helicopter landing zones.

(2) ( ) Authority to change from primary to alternate LZs will be governed byparagraph 3205, FMFM 3-3, Helicopterborne Operations.

c. ( ) En Route Procedures

(1) ( ) Aircraft will be assigned wave rendezvous altitudes by HDC. Uponreceipt of clearance, aircraft will depart the rendezvous point (RP) and descend tominimum altitude prior to reaching the departure point (DP). Aircraft will cross theDP at minimum altitude and operate at minimum altitude while in the helicopterlanes.

(2) ( ) Minimum altitude is defined as the lowest safe altitude at which thehelicopter can be flown.

(3) ( ) Aircraft can expect to utilize primary helo lanes inbound andalternate helo lanes outbound during the initial helicopter assaults. If the primarylanes are closed due to enemy fire, aircraft will utilize the alternate lanes forboth approach and retirement.

(4) ( ) Aircraft are expected to utilize the helicopter lanes for all flights.Express clearance must be received from HDC/DASC for MEDEVAC aircraft to proceedoutside of published helicopter lanes.

d. ( ) Helicopter Control

(1) ( ) TAC(A) and ASC(A) will be designated by the air tasking order.Performance of mission is governed by the applicable SOP.

(2) ( ) Flight leaders will establish positive two-way communications withHDC/DASC between the RP and the DP. If communications are not established, hold atthe DP, left-hand turns, pattern length depending upon size of the flight, untilclearance to proceed is obtained.

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(4) ( ) Assigned HD frequency will be maintained, unless otherwise directed,until reaching IP or reporting LZ in-sight if terminal control facility (TG) and/orcontrol agency is available at the LZ; e.g., landing zone control team, ASC(A), etc.If there is no terminal control, maintain HDC/DASC frequency. En route informationwill be provided by HDC/DASC.

e. ( ) Communications

(1) ( ) Daily changing frequency and call sign assignments will be inaccordance with wing SOP.

(2) ( ) In-flight report formats will be in accordance with NATOPS.

(3) ( ) Maintain radio silence and use covered nets to the maximum extentpossible.

f. ( ) Coordinating Instructions

(1) ( ) Weather minimums for this operation will be set by CATF. Weatherminimums for routine operations are:

Day: 500 feet/l Mi le Night: l000 feet/3 Miles

(2) ( ) Pilots experiencing adverse, marginal, or unforecast weather whichthreatens safety of flight will immediately notify CATF/CLF.

(3) ( ) Requests for helicopter support will be forwarded via the helicopterrequest net utilizing 2 MEF SOP.

(4) ( ) Use of smoke will be in accordance with Appendix 2, Annex N.

/s/

(Name)

(Rank, Service)

(Position)

OFFICIAL

/s/

(Name)

(Rank, Service)

(Position)

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TABS:

A - Helicopter Landing Zones (Overlay) (Omitted) B - Helicopter Control and Procedures C - Assault Support Request Form Encl 1 - Sample Assault Support Request Form Encl 2 - Instructions for Use of the Assault Sup port Request Form D - Helicopter Escort Procedures (Omitted) E - Countermechanized Procedures (Omitted) H - Helicopter Availability Table J - Heliteam Wave and Serial Assignment Table K - Helicopter Employment and Assault Landing Table L - Helicopter Landing Diagram



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TAB B (Helicopter Control and Procedures) to APPENDIX 3 (Assault Support) to ANNEX N(Air Operations) to OPORD (U)

Ref: (a) NWP 22-3

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1. ( ) GENERAL

a. ( ) Identify HCS, HDC, TAC(A), ASC(A), and alternates as appropriate.

b. ( ) Define control responsibilities of airborne agencies.

c. ( ) Identify approving authority for tactical, administrative, logistic, andutility helicopter requests.

2. ( ) HELICOPTER OPERATIONS

a. ( ) Delineate land/launch procedures or refer to SOPs, NATOPs etc.

b. ( ) Establish rendezvous altitudes, departure point altitudes, airspeeds,etc.

c. ( ) Provide RIO instructions at appropriate checkpoints.

d. ( ) Given guidance regarding HDC reports to HCS on progress of assault waves.

e. ( ) Establish procedures for processing LF requests until control is passedashore.

f. ( ) Establish flight following and coordination procedures.

g. ( ) Identify SACC coordination measures.

h. ( ) Fuel and maintenance status reporting procedures.


a. ( ) Provide or make appropriate reference regarding IFF/SIF mode/codeassignments.

b. ( ) Provide/launch communication frequencies and guidance.

c. ( ) Identify command channels between control agencies and between ships.

4. ( ) PROCEDURES

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a. ( ) Helicopter availability in accordance with Tab H of this Appendix.

b. ( ) Helicopter landing zones, approach and retirement lanes, and navigation/checkpoints in accordance with Tab L of this Appendix.

(1) ( ) Altitudes to the landing zone.

(2) ( ) Altitudes from the landing zone.

(3) ( ) Special instructions regarding landing zone traffic (i.e., externalloads will be delivered to landing site Green in LZ ________ to facilitate handlingand provide access to trafficable terrain).

c. ( ) Landing zone identification methods.

d. ( ) MEDEVAC/SAR procedures composition, providing agency, station, andcasualty receiving and treatment ships.

e. ( ) Fire support.


a. ( ) Helicopter control instructions in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3.

b. ( ) Change of landing zones and approach and retirement lanes.

(1) ( ) Approving authority.

(2) ( ) Request channels.

c. ( ) Establish weather criteria for conduct of operations.

d. ( ) Instructions for changing landing sequence.

e. ( ) Criteria for termination of the troop lift and reversion to normaloperations.

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TAB C (Assault Support Request Form) to APPENDIX 3 (Assault Support) to ANNEX N (AirOperations) to OPORD (U)

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1. ( ) Mission requests of both the preplanned and immediate type may originate atany echelon of the landing force/MAGTF. The same request form should be used by therequesting unit, the controlling agency, and the helicopter unit. The assaultsupport request form has been developed to satisfy both immediate and preplannedmission needs. It also ensures standardization among all elements of the landingforce when they submit or process an assault support request.

a. ( ) When submitting a preplanned request, the form will be completed in itsentirety. To expedite an immediate mission request, only the items necessary fo rdecision and execution will be completed and forwarded to the air control agency.Those items are numbered (1) through (6) below. Additional items (7) through (16)will be provided to the pilot upon initial contact with the requester.

(1) ( ) Requester's identification.

(2) ( ) Mission precedence.

(3) ( ) Type of mission.

(4) ( ) Mission description.

(5) ( ) Landing zone coordinates.

(6) ( ) Landing zone communications.

(7) ( ) Landing zone description, especially enemy positions.

(8) ( ) Landing zone marking.

(9) ( ) Direction from which the helicopter should approach the landing zone.

(10) ( ) Possible obstacles in the approach path.

(11) ( ) Direction from which enemy fire is most likely.

(12) ( ) When enemy fire was last received.

(13) ( ) Positions of any suspected heavy caliber automatic weapons.

(14) ( ) Directions in which aircraft is cleared to fire if enemy fire isreceived.


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(15) ( ) Location of nearest friendly positions (direction north, south, etc).and distance from landing zone.

(16) ( ) Size of the defensive perimeter from the landing zone.

b. ( ) Enclosure (1) and (2) are examples of the assault support request form andthe instructions for the use of this form. These instructions will be used by allagencies in completing the form.

ENCLOSURES:

1 - Sample Assault Support Request Form

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ENCLOSURE 1 (Sample Assault Support Request Form) to TAB C (Assault Support RequestForm) to APPENDIX 3 (Assault Support) to ANNEX N (Air Operations) to OPORD (U)

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TAB H (Helicopter Availability Table) to APPENDIX 3 (Assault Support) to ANNEX N(Air Operations) to OPORD (U)

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HELICOPTERUNIT ANDDESIGNATION

NUMBEROFAIRCRAFT

FIRSTTRIP 90%(1)

OTHERTRIPS75% (1)

MODEL CARRIER DECKLAUNCHCAPACITY

PAX CARGO REMARKS

HMM-163 (asassigned)

12 10 9 CH-46E

LPH-2LHA-1

7(2)9(2)

15 4,000 All externallift capable

HMH-463 (asassigned)

18 16 13 CH-53D

LPH-2LHA-1

4(2)9(2)

35 8,000 Equipped withaircraftrecoveryslings.

HML-267 (asassigned)

24 21 18 UH-1N LPH-2LHA-1

7(2)9(2)

5 1,000 10 armed withGAU-2B/A.

Note: (1) These percentages may vary from operation to operation. (2) These figures represent maximum deck launch capabilities from these ships. Actual available launch capability may vary with each operation.


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TAB J (Heliteam Wave and Serial Assignment Table) to APPENDIX 3 (Assault Support) toANNEX N (Air Operations) to OPORD (U)

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WAVE HELITEAMFLIGHTSERIAL

UNIT PERSONNEL SUPPLIES ANDEQUIPMENT

PERSONNELWEIGHT

EQUIPMENTWEIGHT

TOTALWEIGHT

1 ANVIL101356-1*

ANVIL102356-2

ANVIL103356-3

1ST SQD, 1ST PLT, CO E 1ST MG TM, 1ST MG SQD, WPNS PLTWPNS PLT PLT SGT, 1ST PLTCORPSMAN

2D SQD, 1ST PLT, CO EPLT CMDR, 1ST PLTMSGR/RADIO OP, 1ST PLT1ST 60 MM MORT SQD, WPNS PLTCORPSMAN

3D SQUAD(-), 1ST PLT, CO EFAC PARTY, H&S CO1ST TM, 1ST AT ASLT SQD, DRAGONPLT

11311----16

111131----17

652----13

1 M60 MG (24#)MG AMMO (80#)

1 AN/PRC 77 (22#)1 60 MM MORT (45#)MORT AMMO (40#)

1 AN/PRC 77 (22#)1 AN/PRC 75 (10#)1 AN/PRC 104 (10#)1 M47 DRAGON (31#)2 DRAGON FDS (50#)

3840

4080

3220

104

107

123

3944

4187

3343

The heliteam flight serial is as follows: ANVIL Heliteam squadron radio call sign 101 Heliteam wave number 101 Heliteam position in the wave 356-1 Troop unit serial assignment number 356- 1 Troop unit heliteam number


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TAB K (Helicopter Employment and Assault Landing Table) to APPENDIX 3 (AssaultSupport) to ANNEX N (Air Operations) to OPORD (U)

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WAVE HELICOPTER UNIT &FLIGHT #

#/MODELA/C

FROM CARRIER(ORIGIN)

TOREPORT(LOAD)

LOADTIME

LAUNCHTIME

LANDTIME

LZ LS TROOP UNIT,EQUIPMENT,AND SERIAL

EXTERAL LOADS

1ST

1ST

ANVIL 1

FORGE-1

6 CH-46E

6 CH-46E

LPH-2

LPH-7

LPH-2

LPH-2

H-30

H-20

H-26

H-16

H-HR

H-HR

OAK

OAK

RED

BLUE

CO A(-)SER 101

CO A(a)SER 102

2ND SWIFT-2 9 CH-46E LHA-3 LHA-3 H-15 H-11 H+5 OAK RED CO B(-)SER 105

3RD ANVIL-3

FORGE-3

5 CH-46E

4 CH-46E

LPH-2

LPH-7

LPH-2

LHA-3

H+24

H+24

H+28

H+28

H+44

H+44

OAK

OAK

RED

BLUE

ELMS CO A,LIWC W/DRAGSER 103

ELMS CO C,SER 110

4TH BIG BOY-4 6 CH-53D LHA-3 LHA-3 H+38 H+42 H+52 OAK RED ELMS CO B,LIWC W/DRAGSER 106

CO C(-), 2LIWC W/DRAGSER 111


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TAB L (Helicopter Landing Diagram) to APPENDIX 3 (Assault Support) to ANNEX N (A irOperations) to OPORD (U)

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APPENDIX 4 (Reconnaissance and Surveillance Plan) to ANNEX N (Air Operations) toOPORD (U)

Ref: (a) Maps and photographs as required

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1. ( ) The following visual aerial reconnaissance and surveillance missions havebeen preplanned:

Area Specific FrequencyMsn # of Route Search Type AC and Duration Remarks

1 Area ( VMFA(AW) Daily, commencing Report every to to D-day - BMNT to activity as to EENT obtained. )

2 Route (Rt 134 VMFA(AW) Daily, commencing Report every from D-day. Once an movement. to ) hour BMTN to EENT

3 Specific VMFA(AW) Daily, commencing Report every (Middletown) D-2. Once every activity as 4 hours BMNT to obtained, with EENT emphasis on HQ 8th MRD.

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TABS:

A - Joint Tactical Aerial Reconnaissance/Surveillance Request Form B - Air Observation Support Request Form C - Joint Tactical Electronic Warfare Request Form D - Air Reconnaissance (Omitted) E - Supplementary Air Operations (Omitted)


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TAB A (Joint Tactical Aerial Reconnaissance/Surveillance Request Form) to APPENDIX 4(Reconnaissance and Surveillance Plan) to ANNEX N (Air Operations) to OPORD (U)

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TAB B (Air Observation Support Request Form) to APPENDIX 4 (Reconnaissance andSurveillance Plan) to ANNEX N (Air Operations) to OPORD (U)

Ref: (a) FMFM 5-10

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FOR FIELD USE ONLY

ADDRESSEE: (CALL SIGN) THIS IS: (CALL SIGN)

1. Mission: A. Immediate B. Preplanned C. Unit Training X

2. Map: A. AMS V795 California 1:50,000 Sheet 2550 IV

3. Surveillance: Las Pulgas Canyon Between Basilone Road and BH 1700-1830 (Boundaries) (Time Limits) 4. Reconnaissance: A. Area (Boundaries) N/A (Times) B. Specific (Coordinates) N/A C. Route (From) 575846 (To) 623898 D. Contact (Unit) H-3-27 (Coord) 618891 (Time) 17161SFebXX

5. Supporting Arms: N/A A. Arty Air Obs B. NGF Air Spot C. FAC(A)

6. Special: A. Comm Relay B. Movement Cover C. Helicopter Escort D. Other

7. Mission Objective: To maintain surveillance of Las Pulgas Canyon and conduct route reconnaissance of the Las Pulgas road at dusk.

8. Execution: A. DTG support is desired: 18 1700-1830 Feb 19XX B. DTG support value is lost: 18 1800 Feb l9XX

9. Liaison: A. Is not required B. Is required C. Liaison contact is: Requesting Unit

10. Coordinating Instructions: Friendly troops in outpost at 622875 Friendly roadblock at 61 2883


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TAB C (Joint Tactical Electronic Warfare Request Form) to APPENDIX 4 (Reconnaissanceand Surveillance Plan) to ANNEX N (Air Operations) to OPORD (U)

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APPENDIX 5 (Supplementary Air Operations) to ANNEX N (Air Operations) to OPORD (U)

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1. ( ) GENERAL

a. ( ) Supplementary air operations encompass missions that may not come underthe normal functions of MAGTF aviation but which may be required. A generaldescription of the types of supplemen tary operations required will be included inthis appendix. More detailed information for each applicable type of supplementaryair operation will be provided in Tabs.

b. ( ) This appendix is a "catch all" device to ensure that all requirements arecovered. Its contents are dictated by the nature and scope of the overalloperation. The following list shows some supplementary air operations that may needto be addressed:

(1) ( ) Aerial refueling

(2) ( ) Combat search and rescue (CSAR)

(3) ( ) Emergency defense of the amphibious task force (EDATF)

(4) ( ) Passenger and cargo movement

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APPENDIX 6 (Aircraft Armament) to ANNEX N (Air Operations) to OPORD (U)

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1. ( ) GENERAL

a. ( ) This plan provides an armament code to be used in the assignment ofaircraft weapons loading and pilot reports for ordnance loading. Weapon s and fuzingcodes are listed in Tab A to this Appendix.

b. ( ) Aircraft will be loaded according to aircraft schedules. Deviation shouldbe immediately passed to the CATF.

c. ( ) After completion of each mission, the flight leader will report ordnanceexpenditure, damage assessment, and enemy intelligence of immediate tacticalimportance to the controlling agency.

2. ( ) Armament fixed fuze settings will be designated by aviation units accordingto anticipated target application. Fuze settings selected while airborne will bedesignated in the following order of priority by the:

a. ( ) Forward air controller.

b. ( ) Forward air controller (airborne).

c. ( ) Tactical air coordinator (airborne).

d. ( ) Tactical air director, through the air support coordinator.

e. ( ) Flight leader.


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TAB A (Ai rcraft Ordnance Codes) to APPENDIX 6 (Armament) to ANNEX N (Air Operations)to OPORD (U)

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1. ( ) Experience has shown that it is expedient to establish armament codes todesignate not only individual weapons, but specific aircraft ordnance mixes as well.Such codes provide both a modicum of secrecy and an economy of language that isespecially important in aviation; radios are tied up for relatively shorter periodsof time when flights check in ordnance codes to FACs or TAC(A)s rather than byspecific numbers and types of ordnance. It is also much easier for planners to callfor an ordnance mix by a coded word. Once a planner knows the nature of the targetor the probable target, he consults his tables of available ordnance and the JointMunitions Effectiveness Manuals (JMEMs) and designates the appropriate load for theaircraft.

2. ( ) List aviation ordnance codes and loads to be used in the air tasking order(ATO).


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APPENDIX 7 (Air Control) to ANNEX N (Air Operations) to OPORD (U)

Ref: (a)

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1. ( ) SITUATION

a. ( ) General. Provide a summary statement of the situation that describes theairspace/air control requirements of the operation. Of particular concern are anyunique factors that require special attention from the aircrews or air controllers.

b. ( ) Enemy. Ref er to the basic plan and Annex B and include any additionalinformation that could affect the prosecution of LFA missions. Estimate enemycapabilities and probable actions to interfere with friendly air control means.

c. ( ) Friendly. Refer to the basic plan and Annex N and include any existingair control forces other than those tasked in this appendix that have an air controlcapability, either as an assigned mission or as an inherent capability.

d. ( ) Definitions. Define, as necessary, air control terms used for procedures,capabilities, agencies and equipment to ensure that users of the air control forcesare familiar with the support to be provided.

(1) ( ) Air Control. Action taken by personnel using radio, radar, or othermeans external to an aircraft to maneuver that aircraft in relation to anotherobject.

(2) ( ) Air Controller. An individual especially trained for and assigned theduty of the control (by use of radio, radar, and other means) of such aircraft asmay be allotted to him for operation within his area.

(3) ( ) Air Control Agency. An organization possessing the capability for aircontrol and/or air direction while maintaining a corresponding capability tocoordinate such control and direction with other similar agencies.

(4) ( ) Airspace Control. A process used to increase combat effectiveness bypromoting the safe, efficient and flexible use of airspace. Airspace control isprovided in order to prevent fratricide, enhance air defense operations, and permitgreater flexibility of operations. Airspace control does not infringe on theauthority vested in commanders to approve, disapprove, or deny combat operations.

(5) ( ) Terminal (Air) Controller. An air controller located at or near thescene of an aircraft mission to assist assigned aircraft completing the purpose ofthe mission. Terminal control does not extend to internal weapon systems operation.

e. ( ) Assumptions. List any assumptions not reflected in the basic plan orAnnex N which are applicable to specific air control procedures.


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2. ( ) CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS

Refer to the basic plan and Annexes C and M for the overall concept of LFAoperations.

3. ( ) EXECUTION

a. ( ) Conduct of Air Control Operations. Provide the necessary detailedinstructions to cover all aspects of air control to flight operations not describedelsewhere in this Appendix. Attention may be directed to other annexes, ifappropriate, for specialized operations or particular aspects of the operation;e.g., Appendix 3 to Annex R is helicopter control procedures during theship-to-shore movement. Attention may also be directed to other appendixes in thisannex. The intent of this paragraph is to tie together all air control proceduresand preclude omission of instructions not appropriate to other appendices. Theseinstructions should be of universal concern to aircrews and air controllers andshould not be tailored to a particular community. Subordinate unit OPLANs/OPORDswill provide for those specific instruction of less than wide concern.

b. ( ) Tasks of Friendly Forces. Provide the identification of air controlagencies services provided by friendly forces involved in air operations in whichMarine aircraft will participate. For example :

Agency OP Date Services

(1) ( ) XXAF CRC Present Flt Follow Interceptor C + L. (2) ( ) CTF AEW D-20 Flt Follow Interceptor C + L. XX3 SAR D-25 Appendix 6 to Annex C to Ref (a). (3) ( ) CTF HDC D-10 Appendix 3 to Annex R. XXX4

c. ( ) Tasks of Subordinate Units. Provide an information paragraph to identifysubordinate air control agencies that are operational listing dates, times andservices provided . This information reflects specific tasking that has beenaccomplished in the basic plan and the annex. For example :

Agency OP Date Services

(1) ( ) MCCG-XX TAOC D+5 Flt Follow D+7 Interceptor Control

(2) ( ) MAG-XX ASC(A) D-day Appendix 11 FAC(A) D-day Appendix 2

(3) ( ) MWSG-XX TAC(A) D-day Tab E FAC(A) D-day Appendix 2

d. ( ) Coordinating Instructions. The following categories of instructions areconsidered appropriate for this paragraph.

(1) ( ) Airs pace Priorities. Provide the MAGTF commander's priorities for theuse of airspace. Included will be relative priorities for the functional missions;e.g., air defense versus close air support, emergency criteria, agencies, or staff

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members vested with authority to set or change mission priorities, instructions forconflict resolution, and other priority information.

(2) ( ) Airspace Utilization. Provide identification of the various agenciesresponsible for aircraft clearances and their areas of responsibility. Check-infrequencies and call signs are included. Also see Appendixes 8 and 14.

(3) ( ) Air Defense. See Appendix 1.

(4) ( ) Fire Support Coordination. See Appendix 2.

(5) ( ) Close Air Support. See Appendix 2.

(6) ( ) Air Traffic Control. See Appendixes 8, 12, and 14.

(7) ( ) Adjacent Agencies. Identify any peculiar or unique informationrequired from either aircrews or air controllers by other air control elements ofthe JTF. Other portions of this OPLAN will discuss the details of inter-agencyrelationships. This paragraph is intended strictly to identify what informationrequirements are significant to non-ATF air control agencies.

(8) ( ) Miscellaneous. Identify any unique air control requirements notincluded in the preceding. References may be made to Appendixes 9, 10, 11, and 12.For example, peculiar requirements for missions in support of indigenous forcescould be included here.


a. ( ) Administration. See Basic Plan.

b. ( ) Logistics. See Basic Plan/Annex D.


a. ( ) Control

(1) ( ) Annex K, Command and Control Systems.

(2) ( ) Appendix 8, Air Communications.

b. ( ) Identification Procedures

(1) ( ) Tab F, Report In/Out Procedures.

(2) ( ) Tab H, IFF/SIF Procedures.

(3) ( ) Tab E, Entry/Exit Procedures and Orbit Points.

c. ( ) Command Relationships. Annex J.


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TABS:

A - Airspace Control (Omitted) B - Estimate of Air Control Agencies (Omitted) C - Airspace Control Circuit Diagram D - Air Control Agencies Location Overlay (Omitted) E - Entry/Exit Procedures and Orbit Points F - Report In/Out Procedures G - Terminal Control Procedures H - IFF/SIF Procedures J - Air Tasking Proc edures (Omitted) K - TAC(A) Procedures Y - Reports (Omitted)


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TAB C (Airspace Control Circuit Diagram) to APPENDIX 7 (Air Control) to ANNEX N (AirOperations) to OPORD (U)

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LEGEND

C--Net ControlX--Guard

R--CopyL--RelayY--Net Control

O--When Required

When Directed

TASK ORGANIZATION NUMBER

Commander Joint Task Force CJTF-2 XTACC CTF-1 C

TACC CTF-4 U

TADC CTF-5 X


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Ref: (a) CINC OPLAN ______ (b) CJTF OPLAN ______

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1. ( ) GENERAL

Provide general directive instructions for the AOA and reference the pertinent AOAinstructions. Other general instruc tions, such as positive air control requirements,are stated.

2. ( ) CONCEPT

See reference (b).

3. ( ) CONDUCT

Describe the procedures to enter/exit the AOA airspace area and assign responsibleagencies. Included, but not limited to, are the following:

a. ( ) Designated air control agencies.

b. ( ) Airspace and altitude separation.

c. ( ) Clearance requirements.

d. ( ) Minimum altitudes.

e. ( ) Approach and retirement procedures in the AOA.

(1) ( ) IFR procedures.

(2) ( ) VFR procedures.

(3) ( ) Reports.


See Basic Plan/Annex D.

ENCLOSURE:

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ENCLOSURE 1 (Entry/Exit, Control Holding and Orbit Points) to TAB E (Entry/ExitProcedures and Orbit Points) to APPENDIX 7 (Air Control) to ANNEX N (Air Operations)to OPORD (U)

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1. ( ) CONTROL POINTS

Name Location Purpose TACAN

Brandy XX-XXN/XX-XXW Control/Hold 151/36 to 46

Cognac XX-XXN-XX-XXW Entry/Exit 040/37 to 67


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TAB F (Report In/Out Procedures) to APPENDIX 7 (Air Control) to ANNEX N (AirOperations) to OPORD (U)

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1. ( ) RIO INFORMATION

Information required for reporting in/out (RIO) is stated according to the mission.All aircraft report in to the TACC when entering, departing, or operating within theobjective area, except when directed to report directly to a subordinate controlagency. When pilots have completed their mission, they check out with the sameagency or agencies. These reports, referred to as reporting in/out information, aremaintained by the concerned control agencies until the pilot has checked out and theinformation has been recorded. RIO information will vary in content depending on theaircraft mission and control agency concerned. Similarly, information transmitted tothe pilot upon reporting in will depend on his mission and the control agencyinvolved. Each major air control center maintains current status information onappropriate preplanned, ground alert, and airborne aircraft. RIO informationcomprises an essential part of this status information vital to the success of theMACCS.

2. ( ) CALL SIGNS AND FREQUENCIES

The following is hereby promulgated:

Agency Call Sign Frequency

a. ( ) CTFXX2 TACC BRONCO XXX.X

CRC ------- -------

b. ( ) CTFXX4 TACC ------- ------- HDC ------- -------

c. ( ) CTFXX5 TADC ------- ------- TAOC ------- -------

3. ( ) INITIAL CONTACT PROCEDURES

a. ( ) As soon as practical after take-off, mission aircrews establish initialcontact with the appropriate en route control element. The following minimuminformation will be provided:

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(2) ( ) Mission number.

(3) ( ) Time airborne.

(4) ( ) Number and type of aircraft (if different from tasking order).

(5) ( ) Position-geographical point/range and bearing from navigational aid(NAVAID)/fix.

(6) ( ) The following information will be included, as appropriate, or whendirected.

(a) ( ) Ordnance.

(b) ( ) Control point coordinates/NAVAID fix.

(c) ( ) Final control call sign and frequency.

(d) ( ) Target information.

(e) ( ) Estimated time-over-target or time-over-control point.

b. ( ) The control facility will:

(1) ( ) Establish radar/radio contact.

(2) ( ) Ensure positive identification.

(3) ( ) Acknowledge and confirm information received.

(4) ( ) Advise aircrews of changes in mission, if any.

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TAB H (IFF/SIF Procedures) to APPENDIX 7 (Air Control) to ANNEX N (Air Operations)to OPORD (U)

Ref: (a) CTFXX OPLAN ______ (b) CINC ____ ___ Air Control Procedures Manual

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1. ( ) GENERAL

Provide the provisions for IFF/SIF usage, its relation to aircraft operationallyready status, and identify pertinent references.

2. ( ) ENTRY/EXIT CODES

See reference (a).

3. ( ) AIR DEFENSE IDENTIFICATION ZONE PROCEDURES

See reference (b).

4. ( ) MODE 1 CODES

Identify the code structure according to appropriate authority.

5. ( ) MODE 2 CODES


6. ( ) MODE 3 CODES


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TAB K (TAC[A] Procedures) to APPENDIX 7 (Air Control) to ANNEX N (Air Operations) toOPORD (U)

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1. ( ) SITUATION

a. ( ) General. Describe the operational and geographic factors that willinfluence the requirement for TAC(A)s. Also identify overriding considerations onTAC(A) employment and procedures.

b. ( ) Enemy. Refer to the basic plan and Annex B. Include additionalinformation as appropriate.

c. ( ) Friendly. Refer to the basic plan and Annex N. Identify thoseorganizations in Annex N that have a specific capability or assignment to provideTAC(A)s to the operation.

d. ( ) Assumptions. As required.

2. ( ) CONCEPT

Provide a general description of the role of TAC(A)s envisioned during theoperation: pre-D-day, on D-day, and post-D-day.

3. ( ) EXECUTION

a. ( ) Con duct. Provide instructions governing the use and restrictions on theuse of TAC(A)s. Include the following:

(1) ( ) Tactical conditions requiring TAC(A).

(a) ( ) Communications restrictions.

(b) ( ) Visibility.

(c) ( ) Number of sorties for a particular operation.

(d) ( ) Proximity to friendly ground forces.

(e) ( ) Special operations. (2) ( ) Agencies/authorities responsible for assignment of TAC(A) missions.

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(a) ( ) Coordination with ground units.

(b) ( ) FAC(A) coordination.

(c) ( ) Assignment of aircraft to FAC(A).

(d) ( ) Advisory responsibilities to FAC(A)s and CAS aircraft.

(e) ( ) Target detection.

(f) ( ) Control of close and deep air support mi ssions.

(g) ( ) Control of artillery and naval gunfire.

(4) ( ) Designation of areas of responsibility.

(5) ( ) Saturation levels.

(6) ( ) Airborne alert status.

(7) ( ) Time-on-station requirements.

(8) ( ) Relief-on-station procedures.

(9) ( ) Procedures for turnover of aircraft to FAC(A)s.

b. ( ) Tasks of Friendly Forces. See Appendix 7.

c. ( ) Tasks of Subordinate Units. See Appendix 7.

d. ( ) Coordinating Instructions. Included, but not limited to, are thefollowing types of instructions:

(1) ( ) Authority to request or reassign sorties.

(2) ( ) Procedures and agencies for providing resources to TAC(A) immediateair support requests.

(3) ( ) Air control agencies according to the sequence of the landing.

(4) ( ) Authority for orbit point control.

(5) ( ) En route clearance procedures.

(6) ( ) Fire s upport coordination procedures.

(7) ( ) Air defense coordination.

(8) ( ) Special instructions.


a. ( ) Administrat ion. Annex E.

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APPENDIX 8 (Air Communications) to ANNEX N (Air Operations) to OPORD (U)

Ref: (a) II MEF OPLAN 1-94 (b) II MEF (5)150600 July 1994

Time Zone:

1. ( ) Air control communications will be in accordance with Annex K (Command andControl Systems) of this plan and reference (a). This appendix contains a list ofcircuit designators and functions for all nets to be employed by 2d MAW. Frequencyassignment and call signs are contained in reference (b).

2. ( ) REQUEST-PROCUREMENT

a. ( ) Tactical Air Request Net (TAR). Provides a means for forward groundcombat units to request immediate air support from the DASC. Intermediate groundcombat echelons monitor this net and may modify, disapprove, or approve a specificrequest. The DASC uses the net to brief the requesting unit on thedetails of the mission. Additionally, target damage assessments and emergencyhelicopter requests may be passed over this net. Multiple TAR nets may be requireddepending on the scope of close air support operations.

(1) ( ) DASC.

(2) ( ) Tactical air control parties.

b. ( ) Helicopter Request Net (HR). Provides a means for the tactical aircontrol parties of helicopterborne units and those units assigned on-callhelicopters to request immediate helicopter support from the DASC or HDC. Surface-landed units will submit requests for immediate helicopter support to the DASC orTACC (afloat) via the tactical air request (TAR) net. Preplanned helicopter supportfor helicopterborne and surface-landed units will be submitted via command channels.

(1) ( ) DASC.

(2) ( ) TACC/HDC.

(3) ( ) TACPs of helicopterborne units.

c. ( ) Direct Air Support Net (DAS). Provides a means for the DASC to requestdirect air support aircraft from the TACC. Additionally, information pertaining toaircraft stationing, fuel and ordnance status, progress of direct air supportmissions, etc., may also be passed over this net.

(1) ( ) TACC/TADC.

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d. ( ) Tactical Air Command Net #1 (TACmd). Provides the primary means by whichthe TACC directs aircraft groups to provide aircraft for close air support andantiair warfare missions.

(1) ( ) TACC/TADC.

(2) ( ) TAOCs.

(3) ( ) DASC.

(4) ( ) All Marine aircraft groups.

(5) ( ) AAOC.

e. ( ) Tactical Air Command Net #2 (TACmd). Functions as an overload for TACmdNet #1. When activated, it is normally used for the transmission of requests forpreplanned air strikes, lengthy operation orders, and air schedules.

(1) ( ) Same as TACmd Net 1.

3. ( ) RIO (REPORTING IN AND OUT )

a. ( ) Squadron Command Net. Provides a means of communications betweenin-flight squadron aircraft and/or with the squadron headquarters. Each aircraftsquadron has its own common net.

(1) ( ) Squadron headquarters.

(2) ( ) In-flight squadron aircraft.

b. ( ) Group Common Net. Provides a means of communications between in-flightgroup aircraft and/or with the aircraft group headquarters. Each aircraft groupestablishes its own common net.

(1) ( ) Aircraft group headquarters.

(2) ( ) In-flight group aircraft.

(3) ( ) Squadron headquarters.

c. ( ) Tactical Air Traffic Control Net (TATC)5. Provides a means for the TACC,TAOC, and DASC to exercise control of all tactical aircraft in the objective area.Types of information passed over this ne t include aircraft reports of launches bymission number, clearing aircraft to their assigned control agencies, divertingaircraft as necessary, and the aircraft completed mission reports prior to landing.Multiple TATC nets are required with the TACC/TADC, TAOC, and DASC each having itsown net.

(1) ( ) TACC/TADC.

(2) ( ) TAOCs.

(3) ( ) DASC.

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(4) ( ) Fixed-wing aircraft.

(5) ( ) Helicopters.

4. ( ) DIRECTION

a. ( ) Tactical Air Direction Net (TAD). Provides a means for the direction ofaircraft in the conduct of close air support missions and for the DASC to briefsupport aircraft on target information or assignment to the terminal controller.Multiple TAD nets are required and are assigned to major air control agencies.

(1) ( ) DASC.

(2) ( ) TACP.

(4) ( ) Tactical fixed-wing aircraft.

(5) ( ) Other elements within the air command and control system.

b. ( ) Helicopter Di rection Net (HD) (Inbound and Outbound). These nets are usedby the HDC for positive control of inbound and outbound helicopters in theamphibious objective area. The radar controller in the HDC utilizes these nets todirect flight course and altitude of helicopters and holdings, letdowns, and climbout when required. ASC(A) and TAC(A) use these nets for control of helicopters inthe objective area. Both UHF and HF helicopter direction nets are employed. The HFis a backup and provides long- range control of airborne helicopters.

(1) ( ) DASC.

(2) ( ) HDC.

(3) ( ) Helicopters.

(4) ( ) Assault support coordinator (airborne).

(5) ( ) Helicopter landing zone control team.

(6) ( ) Tactical air coordinator (airborne).

(7) ( ) Tactical air control parties.

(8) ( ) Other elements within the air command and control system.

c. ( ) Helicopter Landing Zone Control Net (HLZC). Provides a means for thelanding zone control team to control helicopters en route between the initial pointand the landing zone. Multiple landing zone control nets may be required dependingon the number of zones in operation at the same time.

(1) ( ) Landing zone control team.

(2) ( ) Helicopters en route between the initial point and the landing zone.

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(4) ( ) Helicopter coordinator (airborne).

5. ( ) COORDINATION

a. ( ) Air Control Circuits. Listed below are the circuits to be utilized in aircommunication with tactical airfields and other information required by aircrews.

CIRCUIT FUNCTION

AD-1 SOUDHA BAY APPROACHAD-2 SOUDHA BAY TOWERAD-3 AKROTIRIA GROUNDAD-4 AKROTIRIA APPROACHAD-5 AKROTIRIA TOWERAD-6 NICOSIA GROUNDAD-7 NICOSIA APPROACHAD-8 NICOSIA TOWERAD-9 LZ GROUNDAD-10 LZ SWALLOWAD-11 LZ WRENAD-12 LZ ROBINAD-13 LZ FINCHEA-1 EQRON TO WEREA-2 EQRON GROUNDEA-3 HATZOR TOWEREA-4 HATZOR GROUND

b. ( ) Internal Circuits. Listed below are the circuits to be utilized asgroup/squadron circuits that are c ommon for those aviation units assigned to MAW.

CIRCUIT UNIT

GC-1 MWHS-2GC-2 MACG-28GC-3 MWSG-27GC-4 MAG-14GC-5 MAG-31GC-6 MAG-32GC-7 MAG-26GC-8 MAG-29GC-9 MAG-11GC-10 MAG-16GC-11 VMGR-352SC-1 VMAQ-2SC-2 VMA(AW)-224SC-3 VMA(AW)-332SC-4 VMA(AW)-533SC-5 VMGR-252

SC-6 VMFA-115 SC-7 VMFA-312 SC-8 VMFA-451 SC-9 VMFA-122 SC-10 VMA-231 SC-11 VMA-542

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SC-12 VMA-331 SC-13 VMA-223 SC-14 HMM-263 SC-15 HMH-461 SC-16 HMM-264 SC-17 HMM-162 SC-18 HMM-261 SC-19 HMH-362 SC-20 HML/A-167 SC-21 HML/A-269 SC-22 VMO-1 SC-23 VMFA-314 SC-24 VMFA-323 SC-25 VMFP-3 SC-26 HMM-161 SC-27 HMH-363

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APPENDIX 9 (Air Movement Plan/Flight Ferry) to ANNEX N (Air Operations) to OPORD (U)

Ref: (a) WgO P3710.21A (Translant SOP) (b) NATOPS Air Refueling Manual (c) NATOPS Flight Manuals for Type Aircraft (d) En Route Supplement/Charts N. Atlantic, Europe, and N. Africa (e) 39th AARW MSG DTG 01 1930Z Jul 94 (f) Com FAIRMED MSG DTG 020600Z Jul 94 (g) Co NAS BERMUDA MSG DTG 012330 Jul 94 (h) COMCABEAST MSG DTG 011 800Z Jul 94

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1. ( ) SITUATION

a. ( ) Enemy Forces. Annex B (Intelligence).

b. ( ) Friendly Forces

(1) ( ) Commanding General, 4th MEB (CTF 62) controls Marine Corps aviationoperations as part of Sixth Fleet, in Eastern Mediterranean, unit D-6.

(2) ( ) Commander 39th AARW will provide DUCKBUTT and radio relay services asarranged in reference (e).

(3) ( ) Commanding Officers, NAS Bermuda, NAS Rota, and NAF Sigone lla willprovide billeting for aircrews and maintenance personnel, fuel, and ground-support equipment as necessary in accordance with references (a) and (b).

(4) ( ) Commander Sixth Fleet assumes control of flight ferry at NAS Rota.

(5) ( ) COMCABEAST supports translant with C-9B aircraft as indicated inreference (h).

c. ( ) Attachments and Detachments. Marine Attack Squadron-231 attached toMAG-14 (CTU 167.2.1) effective 0800 27 Jul 94. All Translant units attached toCommander Sixth Fleet upon arrival at NAS Rota.

2. ( ) MISSION

Second Marine Aircraft Wing conducts Translant operations in support of Sixth Fleetoperations in Eastern Mediterranean.

3. ( ) EXECUTION

a. ( ) Conception of Operations. Translant ferry schedule and flight profilesare depicted in Tab B.


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b. ( ) VMGR-252

(1) ( ) Commencing 27 Jul 94, deploy six (6) KC-130 aircraft each to NASBermuda and Lajes AFB, Azores, to be in position by 272200R Jul 94 and to remainon-station until Translant completed.

c. ( ) SOES, MCAS CHERRY PT

(1) ( ) Provide C-9B services for movement of maintenance support teams to NASBermuda and other destinations are required. Maintenance support teams will bepositioned 24 hours prior to arrival of each unit at NAS Bermuda.

(2) ( ) Be prepared to conduct support operations until completion ofTranslant.

d. ( ) Marine Aircraft Group 31

(1) ( ) Commence Translant as depicted in Tab B. Upon arrival NAS Rota, chopof Commander Sixth Fleet.

(2) ( ) Provide maintenance support for own ferry aircraft.

e. ( ) Marine Aircraft Group 14

(1) ( ) Complete attachments of assigned units by dates/times indicated.

(2) ( ) Commence Translant as depicted in Tab B . Upon arrival NAS Rota, chopto Commander Sixth Fleet.

(3) ( ) Provide maintenance support teams for Translant units.

f. ( ) Marine Aircraft Group 32

(1) ( ) Detach units to CO MAG-31 by dates/times indicated.

(2) ( ) Provide Maintenance Support teams for Translant units.

g. ( ) Coordinating Instructions

(1) ( ) Translant operations are assigned code name AGILE BIPPY.

(2) ( ) Commanding General, 2d MAW is designed Translant Commander. Assignmentof command and control personnel is as follows: Transoceanic Force Commander, Col.J. J. Striker; Movement Control Officer, Maj. J. S. Steele , Tanker Force Commander;LtCol S. D. Perry .

(3) ( ) Commander Sixth Fleet assumes command of ferry movement from NAS Rotato Cyprus.

(4) ( ) Movement reports in accordance with NWIP 10-1.

(5) ( ) VMGR-252 coordinates ALTREV and CARF plans with FAA and conductsTranslant briefings and coordinates move ment.

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a. ( ) Deploying squadrons make preparations for AMC airlift to arrive atdesignated destination during operating hours NLT 9 August 1994.

b. ( ) Deploying squadrons provide maintenance support teams for movement to NASBermuda and then to NAS Rota. Initial movement will be scheduled 24 hours prior todeparture of each squadron from Beaufort or Cherry Point. Maintenance pick-up toinclude one spare engine and stand.

c. ( ) All squadron personnel are paid, receive necessary immunizations, andpossess individual equipment in accordance with FMFLant Deplacement SOP.


a. ( ) Communications in accordance with 2d MAW Translant SOP and FAA assignment.

b. ( ) Radio call signs for Translant aircraft will be prefaced by code nameAGILE BIPPY, followed by series numbers as shown in Tab B.

c. ( ) Control Functions

(1) ( ) Control of Translat operations initially by CG 2d MAW and is requiredby designated command and control offices.

(2) ( ) Commander Sixth Fleet assumes command of movement from NAS Rota toCyprus.

(3) ( ) Transfer of deploying squadrons to CG 4th MEB as directed by CommanderSixth Fleet.

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A - Task Organization (Omitted) B - Air Ferry Schedu le C - Movement Control (Omitted) D - Communications (Omitted) E - Air & Sea Rescue (Omitted) Z - Reports (Omitted)


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TAB B (Air Ferry Schedule) to APPENDIX 9 (Air Movement Plan/Flight Ferry) to ANNEX N(Air Operations) to OPORD (U)

Ref:

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Phase 1 - Translant CONUS to ROTA

CALL SIGN NO TYPEA/C

LAUNCH DTG ARCP1 FUEL ARCP2 FUEL ARRIVALTIME

REMARKS

OTIS 1-1 THRU1-6

6 KC-130 271300Z JUL NA NA NAS BERMUDA271530Z JUL

TANKERPREPOSITION

OTIS 1-7 THRU1-12

6 KC-130 271100Z JUL NA NA LAJES AFB272000Z JUL

TANKERPREPOSITION

OTIS 1-13 THRU1-19

6 KC-130 271000Z JUL NA NA NAS ROTA272230Z JUL

TANKERPREPOSITION &MAG-31 ADJMAINT TM

OTIS 20 1 C-9B 271700Z JUL NA NA NAS BERMUDA271830Z JUL

MAG-31 MAINTTM - VMAQ PODSLAUNCH FROMNBC RO3N

AGILE BIPPY2-1 - 2-6

6 F/A-18 281200Z JUL NA NA 271830Z JUL NAS BERMUDA

VMFA-312 RON

AGILE BIPPY 21- 26

6 F/A-18 291000Z JUL 11,000 LB/AC 21,000 LB/AC 291700Z JULNAS ROTA

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PHASE I COMPLETE

Phase II - Ferry, ROTA to CYPRESS

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ENCLOSURE 1 (Leg I) to TAB A (Air Ferry Schedule) to APPENDIX 9 (Air Mov ementPlan/Flight Ferry) to ANNEX N (Air Operations) to OPORD (U)

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LEG I

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ENCLOSURE 2 (Leg II) to TAB A (Air Ferry Schedule) to APPENDIX 9 (Air MovementPlan/Flight Ferry) to ANNEX N (Air Operations) to OPORD (U)

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APPENDIX 10 (Aircraft Schedules) to Annex N (Air Operations) to OPORD (U)

Ref:

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1. ( ) GENERAL SITUATIONS

a. ( ) Event Number. Scheduled by squadron to be used in conjunction with amission number.

b. ( ) Mission. Assigned according to squadron capabilities, with specific tasksin remarks.

c. ( ) Type Aircraft. Self-explanatory.

d. ( ) Provided By. As scheduled, unless scheduled squadron or unit isauthorized to change by TACC.

e. ( ) O n-Station. Time aircraft will arrive on-station or orbit point.Time-off-target will be by schedule when ordnance is expended or target destroyed.

f. ( ) Report. H-hour and until appropriate units are ashore, all units willreport to TACC. Helicopter escort missions and helicopter ship-to-shore movementswill report to the HDC. Once control is established ashore, all units will report asappropriate to TACC or DASC/HDC.

g. ( ) Remarks. Should include such things as target information, alert status,orbit point data, photo strip information, and road recon routes, etc., if known.For helicopter missions, the following should appear: LZ arrival/departure times,rendezvous time, and Wave Commander, plus any information that may be pertinent tomembers in the flight.

2. ( ) REQUEST FOR SCHEDULED MISSIONS

Air requests from ground commanders will be submitted by each day for missions to beconducted the following day.

3. ( ) ADDITIONAL SCHEDULING INFORMATION

Aircraft requirements, particularly pertaining to D-day will be furnished to landingforce aviation by the CLF as such detailed planning is completed.


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TAB C (Assault Support) to APPENDIX 10 (Aircraft Schedules) to ANNEX N (AirOperations) to OPORD (U)

Ref:

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EVENT NUMBER & ON-NUMBER MISSION TYPE ACFT PROVIDED BY STATION REPORT REMARKS

l-l Troop lift 10 CH-46E HMM-162 TBA HDC Troop lift assault 11 CH-53E HMH-464 TBA HDC of BLT 3/8 10 CH-46E HMM-365 TBA HDC with equipment. Anticipate 3 waves to accomplish.

1-2 Helo escort/ 8 AH-lT HML/A-269 TBA HDC " CIFS

1-3 C & C 2 UH-1 HML/A-269 TBA HDC "

1-4 Logistics 3 CH-53E HMH-464 TBA HDC o/o logistics for BSSG

1-5 SAR 2 CH-46E HMM-162/365 TBA HDC SAR SPT 3/8 Helo SSLT

1-6 MEDEVAC 3 UH-1 HML/A-269 TBA HDC MEDEVAC SPT 3/8 Helo Asslt


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APPENDIX 11 (Air Tasking) to ANNEX N (Air Operations) to OPORD (U)

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1. ( ) GENERAL

This appendix addresses the issuance of the ATO directing flight operations insupport of operation .

2. ( ) AIR TASKING CYCLE

Discuss the air tasking cyc le (apportionment and allocation, allotment, tasking, andscheduling) as pertains to the operation. Set required timelines for submission ofrequests and for the ATO cycle. Discuss interoperability with the joint air taskingcycle (if a factor).

3. ( ) ARCHITECTURE

Address the hardware and software issues required to generate a MAGTF ATO and "plugin to" a joint ATO. Delineate which units will receive the ATO and what portions ofit they need to receive. 4. ( ) LOGISTICS AND ADMINISTRATION

Delineate any special logistic or administrative considerations required to ensure acontinuous and responsive air tasking cycle to include production and distributionof the ATO.





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TAB B (Air Tasking Order Format) to APPENDIX 11 (Air Tasking) to ANNEX N (AirOperations) to OPORD (U)

Ref:

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1. ( ) UNIT ASSIGNED MISSION; EVENT/MISSION NUMBER

a. ( ) Target.

b. ( ) Number and type of aircraft.

c. ( ) Ordnance load and fuzing.

d. ( ) Time-on-target/station.

e. ( ) Reference and orbit.

f. ( ) Communications.

g. ( ) Coordinating Instructions.

2. ( ) UNIT ASSIGNED MISSION: EVENT/MISSION NUMBER

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ANNEX R (Amphibious Operations) to OPORD (U)

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1. ( ) SITUATION

a. ( ) Enemy Forces. Refer to Annex B (Intelligence).

b. ( ) Friendly Forces. Note higher, adjacent, and supporting forces involved inthe amphibious operation.

c. ( ) Attachments and Detachments. Refer to Annex A (Task Organization).

d. ( ) Assumptions. State any assumptions on which the plan for the operationare based.

2. ( ) MISSION

Provide a mission statement for the amphibious portion of the operation.

3. ( ) EXECUTION

a. ( ) Concept of Operations. Refer to paragraph 3a of the basic order ofAppendix 2 (Concept of Operations) to Annex C (Operations).

b. ( ) Advance Force Operations. Refer to Appendix 1 (Advance Force Operations).

c. ( ) Beach Reconnaissance and Underwater Demolition. (Refer to Annex B(Intelligence).

d. ( ) Embarkation. Refer to Appendix 2 (Embarkation Plan).

e. ( ) Landing Plan. Refer to Appendix 3 (Landing Plan).

f. ( ) Rehearsal. Refer to Appendix 4 (Rehearsal Plan).

g. ( ) Control. Refer to Appendix 5 (CSS Control Agencies Plan).

h. ( ) Withdrawal. Refer to Appendix 6 (Withdrawal Plan).

i. ( ) Coordinating Instructions. Include coordination and control measuresapplicable to two or more units.


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Refer to Annex D (Logistics/CSS). Provide any appropriate administrative guidance.


a. ( ) Command. Refer to Annex J.

b. ( ) Control. Refer to Annex K.

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1 - Advance Force Operations (Omitted) 2 - Embarkation Plan (Om itted) 3 - Landing Plan 4 - Rehearsal Plan (Omitted) 5 - Ship to Shore Movement Agencies (Omitted) 6 - ACE CSS Operations (Omitted)


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APPENDIX 3 (Landing Plan) to ANNEX R (Amphibious Operations) to OPORD (U)

Ref: (a) Maps: (b) CTF 94 OPLAN 9- (c) NWP 22-3

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1. ( ) GENERAL

a. ( ) This plan provides for:

(1) ( ) Landing Co E (Rein) and Co F (Rein), BLT 2/23 by helicopter in L Z CROW(alternate LZ ROBIN).

(2) ( ) Landing BLT 2/23(-) in amphibious vehicles and landing craft over REDBeach.

(3) ( ) Landing MSSG in landing craft over RED Beach and by helicopter into LZCROW.


a. ( ) Ship-to-Shore:

(1) ( ) Movement control in accordance with references (b) and (c).

(2) ( ) HDC aboard LPH-4 will control helicopter ship-to-shore movement.

(a) ( ) Approach and Retirement Routes. By request to TACC, HDC, orASC(A). Flight leaders may change in case of emergency.

(b) ( ) Landing Zone. BLT commander in conjunction with flight leader ifchange does not involve a change of route. In the event a change of route isrequired, the flight leader will request HDC to obtain permission from CATF ordesignated authority.

b. ( ) TACLOG will function aboard LPH-4 in accordance with Appendix 5 (CSSControl Agencies Plan).


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A - Landing Diagram (Omitted) B - Serial Assignment Table (Omitted) C - Landing Craft and Amphibious Vehicle Assignment Table (Omitted) D - Landing Sequence Table (Omitted) F - Amphibious Vehicle Availability Table (Omitted) G - Amphibious Vehicle Employment Table (Omitted) H - Helicopter Availability Table (Omitted) J - Heliteam Wave and Serial Assignment Landing Table (Omitted) K - Helicopter Employment and As sault Landing Table (Omitted) L - Helicopter Landing Diagram (Omitted)


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ANNEX Y (Reports) to OPORD (U)

Ref:

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1. ( ) GENERAL

The purpose of this Annex is to list all reports requi red by CATF in connection withthis operation.

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APPENDIX 1 (Recurring Reports) to ANNEX Y (Reports) to OPORD (U)

REPORT TITLE TYPE SUBMITTED BY DUE REFERENCE

Daily Intelligence Intelligence CATF Every 12 CiteSummary (DISUM) or 24 hrs appropriateReport as req. reference or section of OPLAN

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AVIATION ESTIMATE

OF

SUPPORTABILITY


AVIATION ESTIMATE OF SUPPORTABILITY

Ref: (a) Maps: 1:50,000 AMS Series, , Sheets , and .

1. ( ) MISSION

a. ( ) Basic Mission. lands, seizes, occupies, and defends the area of and the port and air facilities therein topermit the landing of follow-up forces for subsequent operations.

b. ( ) Previous Decisions

(1) ( ) Landing force aviation phases into advance base and airfield at when operational to support and follow-on forces.

(2) ( ) Landing force aviation must be prepared to assume air defense of thelandward sector of AOA not later than D+7.

(3) ( ) Landing force aviation must be prepared to assume all air support inthe landward sector by D+8.

(4) ( ) The airfield at will be rehabilitated for use within24 hours after seizure.

(5) ( ) Landing force aviation map phase into prior to D-day(D-5) for preassault operations as directed.

2. ( ) SITUATION AND CONSIDERATIONS

a. ( ) Enemy

(1) ( ) Present disposition of major elements. See Intelligence Estimate.

(2) ( ) Capabilities. See Intelligence Estimate.

b. ( ) Own Forces

(1) ( ) Present disposition of major elements. Staging at bases on the eastcoast of United States.

(2) ( ) Probable tactical developments

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(b) ( ) It is estimated that the seizure of the airfield at and Objective 2 will occur as follows:

AIRFIELD OBJECTIVE C of A #1 D-day D-day C of A #2 D+2 D+1 C of A #3 D-day D+2

(3) ( ) Own courses of action

(a) ( ) Course of Action #1. lands one BLT in LZ- , seizes and defends Objective A; one BLT lands by surface means over LandingBeach Red l, seizes and defends Objective B and effects linkup with helicopterlanded forces. One BLT subsequently lands in LZ- and LZ- , seizes and defends Objectives 1 and 2.

(b) ( ) Course of Action #2. lands one BLT by surface meansover Landing Beach 1 to seize the naval base and northern sector of Objective B; onorder, linkup with helicopterborne BLT for seizure of Objective A. One BLT landssimultaneously in LZ- to seize southern sector of Objective B; onorder, linkup with surface BLT for seizure and defense of Objective A. One BLT landssubsequently for seizure and defense of Objectives 1 and 2.

(c) ( ) Course of Action #3. lands one BLT by surface meansover Beach Red 1; seizes Objective B, effects linkup with helicopterborne BLT. OneBLT lands by surface means over Landing Beach Red 2, seizes and defends Objectives 1and 2. One BLT lands in LZ- seizes and defends Objective A; onorder, link up with surface landed RLT.

c. ( ) Characteristics of the Area. See Intelligence Estimate.

d. ( ) Assumptions

(1) ( ) The enemy forces will be disposed as indicated by the initiatingdirective.

(2) ( ) That NBC weapons will not be authorized for use by friendly forces andwill not be used by the enemy.

(3) ( ) That friendly aviation resources will be sufficient to gain andmaintain air superiority.

e. ( ) Special Factors. Landing force aviation units are in excellent state ofoperational readiness and possess a high level of tactical mobility.

3. ( ) AIR SUPPORT ANALYSIS

a. ( ) Landing Force Mission. The mission requires the aviation element toprovide air defense for the port and airfield and to provide air support asrequired. In order to adequately defend these facilities, the aviation element mustemplace their air defense system ashore as early as possible to ensure that it willbe operational by D+7. The air element staff feels it is imperative that Hill 885(Objective 2) be seized as early as possible for surveillance and, therefore, courseof action #1 is rated first. Course of action #2 would seize Hill 885 on D+1 and

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course of action #3 would seize the critical terrain on D+2. Course of action #1would also seize the airfield as early as course of action #3 which reinforces theselection of course of action #1.

b. ( ) Concept of Employment. The aviation element's basic concept of employmentwould be to phase ashore as much of the aviation assets required to accomplish theassigned mission as quickly as possible. In order to accomplish this, course ofaction #1 would enable us to phase ashore more rapidly than any other course ofaction. It might be noted here that course of action #3 does propose a helicopter-borne assault from the west. This would definitely be an advantage in surprise andfire support coordination.

c. ( ) Enemy Situation and Capabilities. The enemy has the capability oflaunching fixed-wing attacks on the FBHL. The enemy also has an antiaircraftcapability which we hope to minimize prior to the assault. With these two basiccapabilities, an analysis of courses of action reveal that course of action #3 wouldbe best. Not only does this course of action require just one helicopter assault,but the landing zone is masked from the most heavily defended areas. The statementin paragraph 3b on the landing from the west applies here also. Course of action #2would be the second choice and course of action #1 would be last due to the threehelicopter lifts into all portions of the FBHL.

d. ( ) Requirement for Aviation Support. Based upon the initial estimate of airsupport requirements, the air element can support all three courses of action.Course of action #3 requires the least amount of tactical air support. Course ofaction #2 requires more to support two helicopterborne assaults, but obviously doesnot require as much as course of action #1. The air support required to support thehelicopterborne assault on LZ- in course of action #2 couldinterfere with the air support required for the surfaceborne assault due toproximity of the two landings.

e. ( ) Topography. There are several sites that influence aviation's ability tosupport this operation in addition to those mentioned in paragraph 3c. We requirelanding zones large enough to insert the required number of troops and far enoughfrom probable enemy direct fire weapons. Additionally, we need to uncover theairfield as early as possible. Course of action #1 provides for the earliest seizureof all essential sites and the landing zones are sufficiently large. However, LZ- is too close to probable enemy direct fire from Objective #1 andshould be moved approximately one kilometer west.

f. ( ) Weather. The weather in the area at this time of year is not aninfluencing factor. If, by chance, weather might be a factor, course of action #3would be the best as less aviation units are involved. Course of action #2 would bethe next choice. Course of action #1 would be last, not only because it involves themost aviation support, but it has LZs close to sea level and 2,500 feet, either orwhich may be effected by weather.

g. ( ) Observation and Surveillance. Paragraph 3a applies in the selection ofcourse of action #1. This course of action opens up Hill 885 for observation andsurveillance, but also opens up the airfield which would facilitate the earliestemployment of observation aircraft.

h. ( ) Communication Requirements. Course of action #1 involves three separatehelicopter operations and would be the most difficult to establish essential


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aviation communications. Course of action #3 would be the easiest from thisstandpoint.

i. ( ) Logistics Support. Course of action #1 uncovers the airfield earlier thanthe other courses of action and would, therefore, provide more time to establishfuel, ordnance, and maintenance capabilities. Course of action #1 will, however,require more initial logistic support due to the number of operations. Course ofaction #3 is less complex and will seize the airfield as soon as course of action#1.

j. ( ) Hydrographic Conditions. Same for all courses of action.

4. ( ) EVALUATION

a. ( ) Course of Action #1

(1) ( ) Advantages

(a) ( ) Early seizure of airfield and port facilities.

(b) ( ) Early seizure of good location for radar and LAAM sites.

(2) ( ) Disadvantages

(a) ( ) Requires most specific commitments of:

1 ( ) Offensive air.

2 ( ) Assault support.

(b) ( ) Does not uncover sufficient LAAM sites in time to establish aneffective air defense system.

b. ( ) Course of Action #2

(1) ( ) Advantages. The helicopterborne assaults land nearer to theirobjectives than those proposed in the other courses of action.


(a) ( ) Latest seizure of airfield (D + 2).

(b) ( ) Does not uncover sufficient LAAM sites in time to provideeffective air defense system.

(c) ( ) Requires helicopter assault landing on a small LZ which mayprevent rapid buildup of forces.

c. ( ) Course of Action #3

(1) ( ) Advantages. Requires least amount of:

(a) ( ) Offensive air.

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(b) ( ) Assault support.


(a) ( ) Does not provide for early seizure of essential radar sites.

(b) ( ) Does not provide sufficient LAAM sites in time to establish aneffective air defense system.

(c) ( ) Does not make effective use of aviation assets.

5. ( ) CONCLUSIONS

a. ( ) Course of action #1 is rated first. It will require the most aviationsupport, but provides for the earliest seizure of the airfield, high ground, andport facilities.

b. ( ) Course of action #3 is rated second. This course requires the least amountof specific aviation commitment and would seize the airfield as earlyas course #1, but does not seize the necessary high ground for missiles and AAWradars until D+2.

c. ( ) Course of action #2 is rated last. This course reveals our intentionsearly and allows the enemy excessive time to destroy necessary port facilities andthe airfield before they can be seized. It also does notmake effective use of aviation assets.

d. ( ) None of the proposed courses of action seize enough terrain to adequatelyestablish our air defense system. It is recommended that an effort be made as soonas possible to clear and seize the high ground on the northern end of the peninsula for air defense site.

e. ( ) It is further recommended that the helicopterborne assaults into LZ- , LZ- , and LZ- be made from the western sideof the peninsula. This assault would then take advantage of surpriseand masking terrain.


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